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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Swattenden, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Swattenden and Kent: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with written paperwork.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garage blocks
Asbestos garage roof removal for Swattenden
What it might be made of
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Asbestos garage roof removal near Swattenden
Many garages built before 2000, in Swattenden and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, and give you the waste paperwork. From storm-damaged sheets and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs, we deal with bargeboards, downpipes and cement gutters.
Garages around Swattenden may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Swattenden (TN17)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Swattenden garages: local notes
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Swattenden, tell us the postcode and what you need. Swattenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
For garage roof jobs in TN17, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Swattenden, we cover Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
Typical garage roof jobs in Swattenden
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Double garages
- Block garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Lean-tos and carports
Older houses in Swattenden, near Congregational Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Places near Swattenden
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What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
Duty holders and landlords in Swattenden
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
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.
How it works
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Late-December sunset in Swattenden is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Describe the garage
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- You get the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Send us the address in Swattenden, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
A few practical points:
- Give us a rough size
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Let us know where we can park
Don’ts
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Common questions in Swattenden
How far is Swattenden from London?
We cover Swattenden, about 39 miles from central London.
Could my house in Swattenden contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Usually, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you can’t be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note