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Asbestos removal and surveys in IG1
Found something that might be asbestos in IG1? We cover Ilford, Loxford and Cranbrook and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos removal in IG1
Places in IG1
What we do in IG1
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in IG1
Once the roof is off, the garage is open, so have the replacement roof planned first. Tell us your plans when you ask for a quote. We often deal with cement wall panels, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets, and people generally contact us about garages due for demolition and brittle, leaking roofs.
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- 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
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
What it costs in IG1
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Across London and the South East
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Local landmarks in Ilford
Our work in Ilford takes us near Great Spoon of Ilford pub, The Ursuline Academy Ilford and South Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find Winston Way Academy (under half a mile east) and St Alban's Church (within half a mile south). There is a railway station close to the centre of Ilford: Ilford station. A little further out are East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Garage roofs across IG1
Garage roof jobs in IG1 include singles, doubles and blocks, in Ilford, Loxford and Manor Park and its smaller places.
Ilford: If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A118, tell us about parking and access. Around Ripple Nature Reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Late-December sunset in Ilford is about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Weighing up your options
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What isn’t included
After the job
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so book the new roof in good time.
- Give us a rough size
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
What it might be made of
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
Common questions in IG1
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is typically quick once we are set up.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note