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Asbestos removal and surveys in RM11
We work across all of the RM11 postcode district, which takes in Heath Park, Emerson Park and Romford. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in RM11
Places in RM11
What we do in RM11
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Asbestos garage roof removal across RM11
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in RM11 all have roofs like these. Tell us the size and send photos. Typical jobs include block garages and lean-to roofs, involving cement wall panels, ridge pieces and cement gutters.
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
What you’ll pay
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Getting a price
To 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.
Local landmarks in Heath Park
Our work in Heath Park takes us near Haynes Park, Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and Squirrels Heath Infant School. Other local landmarks include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles west), Saint Alban Church of England (less than half a mile west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (1 mile north-east). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles east) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Heath Park includes Hornchurch Cutting.
Garages we deal with in RM11
Across RM11, we remove roofs from single garages, doubles, blocks and lean-tos, in Romford, Hornchurch and Gallows Corner and its smaller places.
Heath Park: For rented homes with garages close to Gidea Park station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Near open spaces such as Hornchurch Cutting, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. In December, it’s dark in Heath Park by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in RM11
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, so they become brittle.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garages due a new roof
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Lean-tos and carports
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- High winds can delay roof work
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Always ask for the consignment note.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
What affects the price in RM11
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Questions from RM11
Do you cover RM11?
Yes, RM11 is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, though access and condition affect it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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