Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Westwell
Asbestos garage roof removal for Westwell: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Garages in a row or block
- Sheet garages
- Roofs to clear before demolition
Asbestos garage roof removal in Westwell
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Westwell
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Westwell tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Taking it off is typically the start of a new roof or conversion. People often contact us about garages before a new roof or conversion and garages due for demolition, involving corrugated roof sheets, bargeboards and cement gutters.
In places like Westwell, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Westwell (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Other services in Westwell
Westwell: your questions answered
Do older homes in Westwell have asbestos?
If your home in Westwell was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Westwell?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Where do the sheets go?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, with paperwork for your records.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What we deal with in Westwell
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
These are some of the things we deal with in Westwell:
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Carport roofs
- Garages due for demolition
- Double garages
For rented homes with garages close to Charing station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Which option is right?
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there is a real risk of falling through the roof. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your builder.
A few practical points:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
Don’ts
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Westwell garages: local notes
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. In Westwell, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Westwell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Across Westwell, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs. Westwell is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. Close by, we cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. In December, it’s dark in Westwell by about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site