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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Thorpe
Buildings in Thorpe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Garages due for demolition
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Double garages
Asbestos garage roof removal near Thorpe
Asbestos garage roof removal near Thorpe
Garage roof removal in Thorpe usually includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, all wrapped for disposal. Typical jobs include garages being knocked down and double garages, including corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and cement gutters.
Garages around Thorpe may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about garage roof removal in Thorpe
How far is Thorpe from London?
Thorpe is about 20 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Thorpe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
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’ll advise.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with the consignment note sent to you.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
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What happens next
If you’re converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Give us a rough size
- Let us know where we can park
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
What to avoid
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Keep weight off the roof.
How it works
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. We plan garage roof jobs in Thorpe for daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Options to consider in Thorpe
Remove it or leave it? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; cracks, leaks or a conversion usually mean removal. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Thorpe
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Sheet garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garage blocks
Garages on busy roads like the B388 need loading planned in advance.
Questions to ask before booking
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Garage roofs in Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. We work across Thorpe and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Thorpe to Guildford (11 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Virginia Water station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Older houses in Thorpe, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Wherever your property is in TW20, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or the roads around them. Main roads around Thorpe include the B388; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (within half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site