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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Southfields, Greater London
Asbestos garage roof removal in Southfields, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Double garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garage blocks
Asbestos garage roof removal for Southfields
How we work
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. We plan garage roof jobs in Southfields for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Asbestos garage roof removal near Southfields
Removing cement roof sheets is generally non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Common materials are downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards, and people usually contact us about brittle, leaking roofs and double garages.
In Southfields, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Southfields (SW18, SW19, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Southfields, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Materials, one by one
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
Asbestos garage roofs around Southfields
Southfields is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Southfields is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Southfields is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Properties near Henman Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. For rented homes with garages close to Earlsfield station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Wherever your property is in SW18, SW19 and SW17, we can help with garage roof removal. Whether your property is on Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Southfields, we also cover Earlsfield (1 mile south-east), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Summerstown (1 mile south), Battersea (2 miles north-east) and Clapham Junction (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Southfields is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Southside Wandsworth (0.6 miles north) and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Schools near Southfields include Southfields Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Wandsworth School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Sergeant pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (2.9 miles south-east)
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.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Different materials need a different approach
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? 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. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Questions from Southfields
Could my house in Southfields contain asbestos?
If your home in Southfields was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Earlsfield station?
Yes, we cover Southfields, including the streets around Earlsfield station.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
After we have finished in Southfields
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Give us a rough size
- Let neighbours know beforehand
What to avoid
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Why people call us in Southfields
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages due for demolition
- Broken sheets after high winds
In Southfields, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
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More for properties in Southfields
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site