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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Strand-on-the-Green
Found something that might be asbestos in Strand-on-the-Green? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages due for demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos help in Strand-on-the-Green
Doing it yourself?
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Strand-on-the-Green
Garage roof removal in Strand-on-the-Green normally includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. From garages before a new roof or conversion and old, cracked sheets, we deal with ridge pieces, downpipes and cement gutters.
Garages around Strand-on-the-Green are often at the end of a garden or in a block off a rear lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Strand-on-the-Green (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Let us know where we can park
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Never cut or break the sheets.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- High winds can delay roof work
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Options to consider in Strand-on-the-Green
Removal first, then the new roof, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Typical garage roof jobs in Strand-on-the-Green
Converting or rebuilding a garage means removing the roof first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Single garages
- Lean-to roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A3000, tell us about parking and access.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- What category of work it is
Common questions in Strand-on-the-Green
My garage in Strand-on-the-Green has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Could my house in Strand-on-the-Green contain asbestos?
Any home in Strand-on-the-Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
What’s the difference between a test and 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.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
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.
How we work
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Garage roof removal in Strand-on-the-Green is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We release them carefully so the sheets do not crack.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which is sometimes tested too.
Garage roof removal around Strand-on-the-Green
Strand-on-the-Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Properties in Strand-on-the-Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Strand-on-the-Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Properties near Kew Gardens Lake may have outbuildings as well as a garage. If you let a house with a garage near Chiswick station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of the W4, TW9 and TW8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Strand-on-the-Green on the A3000, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile east), Gunnersbury (1 mile north), North Sheen (1 mile south) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
As a London location, Strand-on-the-Green is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Strand-on-the-Green include Kew College Prep (under half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Strand-on-the-Green must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Also near Strand-on-the-Green
More for properties in Strand-on-the-Green
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note