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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Washington
Buildings in Washington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Sheet garages
- Garages due a new roof
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos garage roof removal in Washington
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Washington
Once the roof is off, the garage is open, so plan the new roof before the removal date. Mention your plans when you get in touch. People often contact us about lean-to roofs and storm-damaged sheets, involving cement wall panels, bargeboards and downpipes.
Garages around Washington may be bigger than in towns, so tell us the size and send photos. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Washington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Washington
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Single garages
- Pieces of broken roof
Older houses in Washington, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What isn’t included
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Washington garages: local notes
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Washington is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our area stretches from Washington to Brighton (13 miles away).
Properties near Chanctonbury Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
For garage roof jobs in RH20, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Washington, we also cover Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Washington include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Washington include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Frankland Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Which option is right?
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Step by step
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing. Late-December sunset in Washington is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- 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
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
- Different materials need a different approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Washington
How far is Washington from London?
We cover Washington, about 43 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Washington?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Size, access and condition decide, though a single garage is typically quick once we are set up.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
For businesses and landlords in Washington
If you run a business from older premises in Washington, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Nearby places to Washington
Other services in Washington
How we price garage roof removal
What drives the price:
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site