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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in West Molesey
Asbestos garage roof removal in West Molesey, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Single garages
- Garage conversions
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos garage roof removal for West Molesey
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in West Molesey
Garage roof removal in West Molesey usually includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, all wrapped for disposal. People often contact us about single and double garage roofs and lean-tos and carports, including cement wall panels, cement gutters and ridge pieces.
In a smaller place like West Molesey, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- West Molesey (KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in West Molesey
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which need careful clearing.
These come up again and again:
- Carport roofs
- Garages in a row or block
- Single garages
- Garages being knocked down
Around Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together.
Questions to ask before you book
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Your questions about garage roof removal in West Molesey
Are garage roofs in West Molesey generally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do older homes in West Molesey have asbestos?
Any home in West Molesey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Do not pressure-wash it first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Materials, one by one
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which is sometimes tested too.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in West Molesey is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- 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
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- An overall view
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Different materials need a different approach
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
Your options compared
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in West Molesey
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
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Garage roof removal around West Molesey
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. West Molesey is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from West Molesey to London (about 14 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Hampton station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Across West Molesey, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
Wherever your property is in KT8, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. West Molesey is on the B369, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
A little further out are Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). The countryside around West Molesey includes Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles north-east)
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep pets and children inside
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
Don’ts
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site