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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Seven Sisters, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Seven Sisters? Our service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages due for demolition
Asbestos garage roof removal for Seven Sisters
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Seven Sisters properties
Removal leaves the garage open to the weather, so plan the new roof before the removal date. Mention your plans when you get in touch. People often contact us about single garages and lean-tos and carports, involving bargeboards, ridge pieces and cement gutters.
In London neighbourhoods like Seven Sisters, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, which can involve a landlord or several owners. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Seven Sisters (N15, N17, N16)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Seven Sisters
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Greater London still have them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Single garages
- Garage blocks
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Broken sheets after high winds
Near open spaces such as Woodberry Wetlands, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Asbestos garage roofs around Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters is about 2 miles west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Seven Sisters has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Seven Sisters to London (about 6 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Seven Sisters station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Older houses in Seven Sisters, near Church of Holy Trinity or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
This part of Greater London takes in N15, N17 and N16. Local streets include Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include South Tottenham (1 mile north), Tottenham Green (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile north-east) and West Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
Seven Sisters is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (4.9 miles south) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Seven Sisters includes Highgate Hill and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Nearby schools include Gladesmore Community School (within half a mile east) and Ada College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Places of worship nearby include Church of St Andrew (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include No.8 Seven Sisters pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (0.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
Does the roof have to come off? If it’s sound and you’re not planning work, it can stay; cracks, leaks or a conversion usually mean removal. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Seven Sisters
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Seven Sisters questions
Do you cover Seven Sisters and the area around Seven Sisters station?
Yes. Seven Sisters station is close to the centre of Seven Sisters, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Seven Sisters with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is my garage roof in Seven Sisters asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you can’t be sure by looking. We can test a sample.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
After the job
We clear up and check for fragments.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Give us a rough size
Don’ts
Never cut or break the sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
How it works
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Late-December sunset in Seven Sisters is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Towns and villages near Seven Sisters
Other services in Seven Sisters
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and does not cover:
- Different materials need a different approach
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site