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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Telham
Worried about asbestos in Telham? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Sheet garages
- Single and double garage roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in Telham
Typical garage roof jobs in Telham
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, so they become brittle.
Typical jobs in Telham include:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Carport roofs
- Garage blocks
- Garages being knocked down
Older houses in Telham, near Chapel of the Ascension or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Asbestos garage roof removal in Telham
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Telham tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. People often contact us about pieces of broken roof and garages before a new roof or conversion, including ridge pieces, bargeboards and cement gutters.
In a village like Telham, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Telham (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What else we do in Telham
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
- High winds can delay roof work
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Telham
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Garage roofs in Telham
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Properties in Telham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Telham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A2100, tell us about parking and access. Properties near Senlac Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. The sea is within about 5 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
We cover garage roof jobs across TN33. From Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the A2100, Telham is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Telham, we cover Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Telham include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Telham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Telham
Do you cover Telham and the area around Battle station?
Yes. Battle station is about 0.8 miles north-west of Telham, and we cover both.
How far is Telham from London?
We cover Telham, about 49 miles from central London.
How long will the job take?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, but access, size and condition make a difference.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Send photos and we will advise.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Which option is right?
Just the roof, 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. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How it works
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In December, it’s dark in Telham by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site