Two workers in white disposable coveralls and respirators taking corrugated sheets off a brick garage, with sealed waste sacks on the drive

Greater London · England

Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Silvertown, Greater London

Asbestos garage roof removal in Silvertown, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.

Garages before a new roof or conversion
Concrete-panel garages
Block garages

Asbestos garage roof removal for Silvertown

About our asbestos garage roof removal in Silvertown

Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. From garages due for demolition and double garages, we cover cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes.

In Silvertown, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.

Location: Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
Area hub: Greater London
Covers: Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
Paperwork: Waste paperwork
Quotes: A written quote before work starts
Call: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

Materials we deal with

Corrugated sheets

Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.

Roof felt

We will tell you if it needs testing.

The process

We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion. Garage roof removal in Silvertown is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.

Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
You get a written quote
We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork

Preparing for the visit

Dig out previous surveys
Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Tell us about anything that’s already damaged

How to get a quote

The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

Ask for a quote

Helpful guides

The scope of garage roof removal

To be clear about the scope:

Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials in Silvertown

Fixings and bolts
Corrugated cement sheets
Ridge pieces
Bargeboards
Gutters and downpipes
Cement wall panels
Roof felt

Typical garage roof jobs in Silvertown

Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.

You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:

Garages before a new roof or conversion
Broken sheets after high winds
Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Prefab garages with cement walls

For rented homes with garages close to Custom House station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.

Before you book anyone

That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Whether VAT is included
What category of work it is

Read the checklist

Asbestos garage roofs around Silvertown

Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Properties in Silvertown range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.

In Silvertown, many garages and sheds were added decades ago. Near open spaces such as Gilbert's Pit, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.

For garage roof jobs in E16, SE10 and SE7, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out garage roof jobs in West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).

As a London location, Silvertown is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.

A little further out are Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.9 miles north) and East Ham (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.

Nearby schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (0.8 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.8 miles north)
Nearby, you’ll find Anchor & Hope pub (less than half a mile south)

Map of Silvertown © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY and asbestos

Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.

Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.

Afterwards

Keep the consignment note with your property records: buyers’ solicitors may ask about it.

To avoid problems in future:

Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Keep the consignment note afterwards
Measure or estimate the size of the roof
Let us know where we can park

What to avoid

Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.

Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.

Which option is right?

Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.

Why us?

Domestic and commercial work
Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Clear written quotes

Read our prices page and our cost guide.

Questions from Silvertown

Do you work in Silvertown despite London parking restrictions?

Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.

Could my house in Silvertown contain asbestos?

It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Silvertown may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.

Can I put asbestos in a skip?

Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.

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. We can test a sample.

How can I get a price?

Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.

What if my house is newer?

Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.

My builder has found asbestos. What now?

Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.

Landlords, managing agents and employers

If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Silvertown, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.

The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.