Kent · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in CT13
Found something that might be asbestos in CT13? We work in Sandwich, Eastry and Buttsole and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Need asbestos advice in CT13?
Places in CT13
- Sandwich
- Eastry
- Buttsole
- Woodnesborough
- Great Stonar
- Sandwich Bay Estate
- Flemings
- Hammill Park
- Marshborough
- Richborough Port
- Heronden
- Coombe
- Ebbsfleet
Our services across CT13
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos garage roof removal across CT13
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. People often contact us about lean-tos and carports and prefab garages with cement walls, including downpipes, bargeboards and ridge pieces.
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Prices in CT13
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Near you in Sandwich
In Sandwich, that can mean a property near Sandwich United Reformed Church, Ham Fen and The Red Cow Public House. Nearby too are Sir Roger Manwood's School (within half a mile east) and Sandwich Infant School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Sandwich: Sandwich station. A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Garage roof removal in CT13
Garage roof jobs in CT13 include singles, doubles and blocks, from the towns to the villages. 12 of the places we cover in CT13 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Sandwich: Older houses in Sandwich, near Sandwich United Reformed Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs. Around Monk's Wall nature reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. In December, it’s dark in Sandwich by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
Materials we deal with
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Weighing up your options
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- High winds can delay roof work
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in CT13, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
FAQs for CT13
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Typically not: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site