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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Shottenden
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Shottenden and Kent: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with written paperwork.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Double garages
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos help in Shottenden
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Shottenden
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include garage blocks and broken sheets after high winds, involving ridge pieces, bargeboards and downpipes.
Rural garages near Shottenden are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
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. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garages due for demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
- Double garages
For rented homes with garages close to Selling station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- An idea of size
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
For businesses and landlords in Shottenden
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
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Shottenden: your questions answered
How far is Shottenden from London?
We cover Shottenden, about 47 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Do not pressure-wash it first.
How long will the job take?
Size, access and condition decide, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Typically not: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are usually asbestos cement too.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which is sometimes tested too.
How we work
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. We plan garage roof jobs in Shottenden for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Shottenden garages: local notes
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For garage roof jobs in Shottenden, tell us about parking and access. Shottenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in CT4 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note