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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Sittingbourne
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Sittingbourne and Kent: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, with written paperwork.
- Single garages
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Old, cracked sheets
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Asbestos garage roof removal for Sittingbourne properties
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they will not take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Whether it’s garage conversions and old, cracked sheets, we cover bargeboards, downpipes and ridge pieces and more.
In a town like Sittingbourne, garages built with houses from the post-war decades to the 1990s often have cement sheet roofs, which are now brittle with age. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Sittingbourne
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
How it works
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Sittingbourne is 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
- 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
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is usually a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
After the job
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris before we leave.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Let us know where we can park
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
What to avoid
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
For businesses and landlords in Sittingbourne
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Sittingbourne, 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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Weighing up your options
What about painting or overcladding? 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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Materials, one by one
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are typically asbestos cement too.
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Garage roof removal around Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Properties in Sittingbourne range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Sittingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re a landlord with garages near Sittingbourne station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Garages on busy roads like the A2 and A249 need loading planned in advance. Sittingbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9. From High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A2 and A249, Sittingbourne is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Sittingbourne, we cover Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sittingbourne has buildings from every era.
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north) and Bayford Court (within half a mile east).
- Schools near Sittingbourne include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Hope pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
Common questions in Sittingbourne
Do older homes in Sittingbourne have asbestos?
If your home in Sittingbourne was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties 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 I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
Do you work in Sittingbourne?
Yes. We cover Sittingbourne and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site