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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in South Bermondsey
Found something that might be asbestos in South Bermondsey? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Single garages
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in South Bermondsey
About our asbestos garage roof removal in South Bermondsey
Each sheet is unfixed and lowered whole, since broken cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include garages due a new roof and broken sheets after high winds, including corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and bargeboards.
In parts of London like South Bermondsey, garages are often in blocks behind houses or on estates, which can involve a landlord or several owners. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
After we have finished:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep pets and children inside
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
What to avoid
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
South Bermondsey garages: local notes
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. South Bermondsey is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If you’re a landlord with garages near South Bermondsey station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Garages on busy roads like the A2208 need loading planned in advance.
Anywhere in SE16, SE15 and SE1, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road; we cover every one. Main roads around South Bermondsey include the A2208; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside South Bermondsey, we cover Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
South Bermondsey 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 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Southwark Free School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Kentish Drovers Public House (within half a mile south)
Questions from South Bermondsey
Do you work in South Bermondsey despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover South Bermondsey and the area around South Bermondsey station?
Yes. South Bermondsey station is close to the centre of South Bermondsey, and we cover the whole area.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Typically, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
Do you cover South Bermondsey?
Yes, we do: our area includes South Bermondsey and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. We can test a sample.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Step by step
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Garage roof removal in South Bermondsey is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Different materials need a different approach
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in South Bermondsey
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- The access route
Send us the address in South Bermondsey, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Choosing the right option
What about painting or overcladding? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Places near South Bermondsey
What else we do in South Bermondsey
Why people call us in South Bermondsey
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garages due a new roof
- Single and double garage roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
- Pieces of broken roof
Properties near Bellenden Road Nature Garden may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together.
Questions to ask before booking
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site