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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Upton, Greater London
Asbestos garage roof removal in Upton and across Greater London: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages due a new roof
- Sheet garages
Need garage roof removal in Upton?
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Upton properties
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they won’t take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. Typical jobs include prefab garages with cement walls and garage blocks, including corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and cement wall panels.
In London neighbourhoods like Upton, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, which can involve a landlord or several owners. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Upton
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Places near Upton
What we deal with in Upton
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Sheet garages
- Double garages
- Old, cracked sheets
- Carport roofs
If you’re a landlord with garages near Forest Gate station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Your options compared
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Step by step
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Garage roof removal in Upton is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, 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
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Upton: your questions answered
Can you work in Upton with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
My garage in Upton has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Typically, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Photos help us check.
Asbestos garage roofs around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. In Upton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Older houses in Upton, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Near open spaces such as Old Ford Island, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Wherever your property is in E7, E13 and E15, we can help with garage roof removal. From May Road, West Road and Park Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Upton is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Upton include St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Spotted Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site