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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Temple Bar
Asbestos garage roof removal in Temple Bar and across Greater London: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Concrete-panel garages
- Old, cracked sheets
- Roofs to clear before demolition
Asbestos garage roof removal near Temple Bar
How we work
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then load the wrapped waste. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. We plan garage roof jobs in Temple Bar for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roof removal in Temple Bar
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Temple Bar all have roofs like these. Tell us the size and send photos. From garage conversions and garage blocks, we cover bargeboards, ridge pieces and downpipes and more.
In London neighbourhoods like Temple Bar, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens next
File the waste paperwork: it’s useful when you sell.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Tell us about parking and access
- Give us a rough size
- Keep pets and children inside
Don’ts
Never cut or break the sheets.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Choosing the right option
Remove it or leave it? If it’s sound and you’re not planning work, it can stay; cracks, leaks or a conversion usually mean removal. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Temple Bar
Other services in Temple Bar
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Temple Bar
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Garage conversions
- Garages due for demolition
- Lean-to roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
Garages on busy roads like the A4 and A40 need loading planned in advance.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
- What isn’t included
Temple Bar garages: local notes
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Anywhere in Temple Bar, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Temple Bar is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For rented homes with garages close to City Thameslink station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. In Temple Bar, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
For garage roof jobs in WC2B, WC2E and EC1N, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; we cover every one. Main roads around Temple Bar include the A4 and A40, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Temple Bar we cover include Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Temple Bar 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (within half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)
Temple Bar: your questions answered
Are garage roofs in Temple Bar typically asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Could my house in Temple Bar contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Temple Bar may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site