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Asbestos removal and surveys in N7
We work across all of the N7 postcode district, including Holloway, Nag's Head and Lower Holloway. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in N7
Towns and villages in N7
- Holloway
- Nag's Head
- Lower Holloway
- Islington
- Barnsbury
- Upper Holloway
- Tufnell Park
- Dartmouth Park
- Finsbury Park
Our services across N7
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos garage roof removal in N7: what to expect
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they will not take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. Typical materials include cement gutters, bargeboards and downpipes, and typical jobs are block garages and broken sheets after high winds.
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste.
- 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
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Prices in N7
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in N7
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What’s near Holloway
In Holloway, that can mean a property near The Coronet pub, Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and St Joseph and St Padarn's Church and the streets around them. You will also find Grafton Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), Whittington Park (0.6 miles north-west), Beacon High (0.6 miles south-west) and Musical Theatre Academy (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Drayton Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.2 miles south-east) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Garages we deal with in N7
Across N7, we remove roofs from single garages, doubles, blocks and lean-tos, in Islington, Barnsbury and Holloway and its smaller places.
Holloway: For rented homes with garages close to Drayton Park station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Around Gillespie Park, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Late-December sunset in Holloway is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
What it might be made of
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in N7 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Why people call us in N7
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so they’re common across Greater London.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Concrete-panel garages
- Lean-tos and carports
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Your questions about garage roof removal in N7
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Send photos and we’ll advise.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Is my garage roof in N7 asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. A sample test will tell you.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do you cover N7?
Yes, N7 is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note