Surrey · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Shalford
Worried about asbestos in Shalford? Our service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Garages due a new roof
- Carport roofs
- Single and double garage roofs
Asbestos help in Shalford
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Shalford
Garage roof removal in Shalford usually includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. We often deal with downpipes, bargeboards and corrugated roof sheets, and typical jobs are garages in a row or block and garages being knocked down.
Rural garages near Shalford are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Shalford (GU4)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Shalford were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
Towns and villages near Shalford
What else we do in Shalford
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Shalford
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so they’re common across Surrey.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garage conversions
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garages due for demolition
Across Shalford, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- If the price includes VAT
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Shalford: your questions answered
How far is Shalford from London?
We cover Shalford, about 28 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Garage roofs in Shalford
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Properties in Shalford range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Properties near St Catherine's Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. If you let a house with a garage near Shalford station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Street and Kings Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Step by step
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Shalford is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep pets and children inside
What to avoid
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Choosing the right option
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Shalford
- Clear advice on your options
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note