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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Westwood, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Westwood? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Sheet garages
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Westwood
Looking after things afterwards
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Let us know where we can park
- File the waste paperwork
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Don’ts
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Westwood
Many garages built before 2000, in Westwood and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, with a consignment note for your records. We often deal with cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and cement gutters, and typical jobs are garages due for demolition and broken sheets after high winds.
Rural garages near Westwood are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so photos and sizes help us quote. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Westwood (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Westwood
Other services in Westwood
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Why people call us in Westwood
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so they’re common across Kent.
These come up again and again:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages being knocked down
- Single and double garage roofs
- Brittle, leaking roofs
If you’re a landlord with garages near Bekesbourne station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
- What isn’t included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The scope of garage roof removal
Before you book, note that:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
Garage roofs in Westwood
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Westwood is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
In Westwood, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Westwood is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over CT4. Other places close to Westwood we cover include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Step by step
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Garage roof removal in Westwood is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Common questions in Westwood
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover small places like Westwood?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Usually not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
Choosing the right option
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site