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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Selsted
Asbestos garage roof removal in Selsted and across Kent: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Lean-to roofs
- Garage blocks
- Concrete-panel garages
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Asbestos garage roof removal in Selsted
Each sheet is unfixed and lowered whole, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Whether it’s cracked, mossy or leaking roofs and lean-to roofs, we deal with corrugated roof sheets, bargeboards and downpipes and more.
In a village like Selsted, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Selsted (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Selsted
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- File the waste paperwork
Don’ts
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Nearby places to Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
Step by step
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Selsted is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- You get a written quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
FAQs for Selsted
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is asbestos common in Selsted homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
In most cases, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Photos help us check.
The scope of garage roof removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
Materials we deal with
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are usually asbestos cement too.
Garage roofs in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. In Selsted, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Selsted to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Around Cheriton Hill, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Selsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs. The sea is within about 6 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. Other places close to Selsted we cover include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
Which option is right?
Remove it or leave it? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Selsted
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note