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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Tottenham
Any pre-2000 building in Tottenham may contain asbestos. We offer careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Garages in a row or block
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Concrete-panel garages
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What it might be made of
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Tottenham
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. We often deal with bargeboards, ridge pieces and corrugated roof sheets, and people generally contact us about garages being knocked down and garage blocks.
In parts of London like Tottenham, garages are often in blocks behind houses or on estates, so check who owns the block. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Tottenham (N17, N15, N18)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Questions from Tottenham
Can you work in Tottenham with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Are garage roofs in Tottenham normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you cover Tottenham?
We do: Tottenham is within the area we cover in Greater London. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
How we work
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. It helps if we can park nearby. Garage roof removal in Tottenham is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
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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Tottenham garages: local notes
Tottenham is about 6 miles north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. Properties in Tottenham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Tottenham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Tottenham to London (about 7 miles away).
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A10, tell us about parking and access. Across Tottenham, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
We cover garage roof jobs across the N17, N15 and N18 postcode area. Whether your property is on New Road, High Road and Reed Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A10, Tottenham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Tottenham we cover include Broadwater Farm (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile south-east), Tottenham Green (1 mile south), South Tottenham (1 mile south) and Seven Sisters (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Tottenham 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.
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles west) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Tottenham include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Local schools include The John Loughborough School (less than half a mile south) and Northumberland Park Community School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include No.8 Tottenham pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile south-west)
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Tottenham must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Weighing up your options
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. 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
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Tottenham
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
Typical jobs in Tottenham include:
- Garages being knocked down
- Single garages
- Garage blocks
- Broken sheets after high winds
Near open spaces such as Railway Fields, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Any exclusions
- If the price includes VAT
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site