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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Surbiton, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Surbiton may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages being knocked down
- Block garages
Asbestos help in Surbiton
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Surbiton
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you cannot be certain by looking. We often deal with cement wall panels, downpipes and ridge pieces, and people normally contact us about garages before a new roof or conversion and carport roofs.
Garages around Surbiton are often at the end of a garden or in a block off a rear lane, so getting the sheets out takes planning. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Surbiton
Other services in Surbiton
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: buyers’ solicitors may ask about it.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Book your roofer in advance
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Avoid these
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Weighing up your options
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the roof is fragile, so there is a serious falls risk too. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Surbiton
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Why people call us in Surbiton
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
These come up again and again:
- Garage conversions
- Single and double garage roofs
- Block garages
- Garages due for demolition
For garages on or near the A240 and A3210, let us know where we can load.
Questions to ask before booking
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Step by step
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. We plan garage roof jobs in Surbiton for daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
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Garage roofs in Surbiton
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Surbiton is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Surbiton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Surbiton to London (about 12 miles away).
In Surbiton, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. If you’re a landlord with garages near Surbiton station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Wherever your property is in KT6, KT5 and KT1, we can help with garage roof removal. From St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court or a nearby road, the process is the same. Surbiton sits on or near the A240 and A3210; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Surbiton 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (under half a mile north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Hall pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Surbiton
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Surbiton: your questions answered
Can you work in Surbiton with London’s parking rules?
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.
Is asbestos common in Surbiton homes?
Any home in Surbiton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
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 happens to the old roof sheets?
Each sheet is wrapped, labelled and taken away for disposal at a permitted site.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site