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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal across Sheldwich Lees and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages being knocked down
- Single garages
- Garage conversions
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About our asbestos garage roof removal in Sheldwich Lees
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. People often contact us about block garages and broken sheets after high winds, including cement wall panels, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets.
Rural garages near Sheldwich Lees are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Garage roof removal around Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. In Sheldwich Lees, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (8 miles away).
In Sheldwich Lees, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We cover garage roof jobs across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Sheldwich Lees
Also in Sheldwich Lees
For businesses and landlords in Sheldwich Lees
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Options to consider in Sheldwich Lees
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Sheldwich Lees
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt
We will tell you if it needs testing.
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
How it works
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In December, it’s dark in Sheldwich Lees by about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- 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
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Afterwards
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Book your roofer in advance
- File the waste paperwork
- Keep pets and children inside
Avoid these
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before booking:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- 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.
Materials in Sheldwich Lees
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Sheldwich Lees questions
My garage in Sheldwich Lees has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you come out to small villages like Sheldwich Lees?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Where do the sheets go?
Each sheet is wrapped, labelled and taken away for disposal at a permitted site, with the consignment note sent to you.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site