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Asbestos removal and surveys in BR2
Planning work on an older property in BR2? We cover Bromley, Shortlands and Southborough and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in BR2
Towns and villages in BR2
- Bromley
- Shortlands
- Southborough
- Bromley Common
- Keston
- Nash
- Leaves Green
- Chislehurst
- Plaistow
- Bickley
- Widmore
- Hayes
- Locksbottom
- Petts Wood
- Sundridge
What we do in BR2
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in BR2
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they can give way underfoot. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. Typical jobs include cracked, mossy or leaking roofs and storm-damaged sheets, including cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and ridge pieces.
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Pricing in BR2
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
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.
Local landmarks in Bromley
Locally, our jobs take us close to St Mark's Church of England Primary School, The Richmal Crompton pub and Holy Trinity College Bromley. You’ll also find Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.2 miles east), Church of St Peter and St Paul (less than half a mile north) and Church House Gardens (less than half a mile north-west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Bromley: Bromley South station. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (less than half a mile south-east) and The Mall (within half a mile east). Within reach you will find Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
Garage roofs across BR2
Garages across BR2, from Bromley, Chislehurst and Plaistow to 3 villages and hamlets, often have corrugated cement roofs from before 2000. In towns they’re often in blocks; in villages, alongside outbuildings.
Bromley: Near open spaces such as Downham Woodland Walk, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. Across Bromley, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Garage roof removal in Bromley is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
For businesses and landlords in BR2
For managing agents and freeholders in BR2, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Looking after things afterwards
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Let us know where we can park
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
What we deal with in BR2
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
These are some of the things we deal with in BR2:
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Lean-tos and carports
- Single garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
How we price garage roof removal
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
BR2 questions
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note