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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Surrey Quays, Greater London
Buildings in Surrey Quays built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Lean-tos and carports
- Concrete-panel garages
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What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and does not cover:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
Asbestos garage roof removal near Surrey Quays
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include garages being knocked down and pieces of broken roof, including ridge pieces, cement wall panels and bargeboards.
In Surrey Quays, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Single and double garage roofs
- Carport roofs
- Brittle, leaking roofs
If you’re a landlord with garages near Surrey Quays station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
FAQs for Surrey Quays
Could my house in Surrey Quays contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Surrey Quays may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Surrey Quays despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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Which option is right?
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Surrey Quays
If you run a business from older premises in Surrey Quays, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
To get 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.
Garage roof removal around Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We work across Surrey Quays and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Surrey Quays is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
For garages on or near the A200 and A2208, let us know where we can load. Across Surrey Quays, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over SE16, SE8 and SE15. That could mean a property on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road. Being close to the A200 and A2208, Surrey Quays is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Surrey Quays, we cover Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
As a London location, Surrey Quays is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Quays include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Surrey Quays is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which is sometimes tested too.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site