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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Rodmell
Found something that might be asbestos in Rodmell? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Double garages
- Garages due a new roof
- Garages in a row or block
Asbestos garage roof removal for Rodmell
What happens
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. Garage roof removal in Rodmell is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Describe the garage
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roof removal for Rodmell properties
You can’t stand on an asbestos cement roof: they can give way underfoot. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. People often contact us about concrete-panel garages and old, cracked sheets, involving corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and cement gutters.
Garages around Rodmell may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Rodmell garages: local notes
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Rodmell is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
In Rodmell, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Properties near Itford Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. Rodmell is within about 6 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN7. From Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Rodmell include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Local facilities include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets do not crack.
Questions from Rodmell
Do you cover small places like Rodmell?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Rodmell have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Typically, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Send us some photos.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Where asbestos turns up
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages due a new roof
- Carport roofs
- Prefab garages with cement walls
If you let a house with a garage near Southease station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether VAT is included
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your builder.
A few practical points:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Don’ts
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Nearby places to Rodmell
What else we do in Rodmell
Options to consider in Rodmell
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Reports and results you can share
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site