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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in The Burroughs, Greater London
Asbestos garage roof removal in The Burroughs: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
- Single garages
Need garage roof removal in The Burroughs?
How asbestos garage roof removal works in The Burroughs
Corrugated asbestos cement roofs are common on older garages, including around The Burroughs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, and give you the waste paperwork. Whether it’s lean-tos and carports and sheet garages, we cover ridge pieces, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets.
In The Burroughs, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Where asbestos turns up
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Greater London still have them.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garages in a row or block
- Lean-to roofs
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Sheet garages
Older houses in The Burroughs, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- The documents you will receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
Don’ts
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Towns and villages near The Burroughs
More for properties in The Burroughs
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
The Burroughs garages: local notes
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. The Burroughs has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. The Burroughs is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our area stretches from The Burroughs to London (8 miles away).
Properties near Copthall South Fields may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. If you’re a landlord with garages near Hendon station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Anywhere in NW4, NW9 and NW11, we can help with garage roof removal. Whether your property is on Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. The Burroughs sits on or near the A41; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
The Burroughs 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.
A little further out are St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Burroughs include Brampton College (within half a mile east) and Kisharon College (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Claddagh Ring pub (within half a mile north-east)
Options to consider in The Burroughs
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in The Burroughs
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
The Burroughs questions
Are garage roofs in The Burroughs typically asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover The Burroughs and the area around Hendon station?
Yes, we cover The Burroughs and the area towards Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, and you get the consignment note.
Do you work in The Burroughs?
Yes. We cover The Burroughs and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels too. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How we work
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. We plan garage roof jobs in The Burroughs for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- 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
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Send us the address in The Burroughs, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site