Medway · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Upper Upnor, Medway
Asbestos garage roof removal in Upper Upnor: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Sheet garages
- Single and double garage roofs
- Garages in a row or block
Asbestos garage roof removal near Upper Upnor
Asbestos garage roof removal for Upper Upnor properties
Each sheet is unfixed and lowered whole, since broken cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include broken sheets after high winds and block garages, including cement wall panels, cement gutters and ridge pieces.
In a village like Upper Upnor, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Upper Upnor garages: local notes
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Upnor is within our Medway area, for garage roof jobs of every size. Upper Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you’re a landlord with garages near Strood station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Near open spaces such as Rede Common, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding.
For garage roof jobs in ME2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Arms (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Materials, one by one
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We release them carefully so the sheets don’t crack.
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
The process
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, ready for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. Late-December sunset in Upper Upnor is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Upper Upnor
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
What else we do in Upper Upnor
For businesses and landlords in Upper Upnor
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Upnor, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
After we’ve finished in Upper Upnor
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
Once we are done:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Don’ts
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Why people call us in Upper Upnor
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, so they become brittle.
These are some of the things we deal with in Upper Upnor:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Double garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garages being knocked down
Across Upper Upnor, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
Your questions about garage roof removal in Upper Upnor
Do you cover Upper Upnor and the area around Strood station?
Yes. Strood station is about 1.2 miles south-west of Upper Upnor, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Upper Upnor have asbestos?
Any home in Upper Upnor built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap garage roof quotes can mean shortcuts: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Always ask for the consignment note. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote or the cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it does not:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note