Greater London · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Somers Town, Greater London
Asbestos garage roof removal in Somers Town, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Carport roofs
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos help in Somers Town
Asbestos garage roof removal for Somers Town properties
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Somers Town tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Common materials are bargeboards, downpipes and ridge pieces, and people usually contact us about roofs to clear before demolition and garage blocks.
In Somers Town, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Afterwards
If you’re 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:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Keep weight off the roof.
Somers Town garages: local notes
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. In Somers Town, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
Properties near Barnsbury Wood may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. For garages on or near the A400 and A501, let us know where we can load.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the NW1W, NW1 and W1T postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road. With the A400 and A501 close by, Somers Town is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Somers Town is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). The countryside around Somers Town includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Regent High School (under half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Arthur pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Wellcome Collection (less than half a mile south)
Weighing up your options
Removal first, then the new roof, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote and published price ranges.
How it works
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then load the wrapped waste. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In December, it’s dark in Somers Town by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Somers Town
If you run a business from older premises in Somers Town, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Somers Town, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Questions from Somers Town
Do you work near London Euston station?
Yes. London Euston station is close to the centre of Somers Town, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Somers Town despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Places near Somers Town
What else we do in Somers Town
Materials we deal with
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are typically asbestos cement too.
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site