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Asbestos removal and surveys in SM2
Found something that might be asbestos in SM2? We cover Shanklin Village, Cheam and Belmont and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in SM2?
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What we do in SM2
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Our asbestos garage roof removal in SM2
Garage roof removal in SM2 usually includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. We often deal with cement gutters, bargeboards and downpipes, and people typically contact us about garage blocks and old, cracked sheets.
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, because safety comes first.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Prices in SM2
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Near you in Shanklin Village
In Shanklin Village, that can mean a property near Church of St John, Harris Academy Sutton and Glaisdale School, among other places. Nearby too are Manor Park (1.1 miles north), Avenue Primary Academy (under half a mile south-west) and The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north). There is a railway station close to the centre of Shanklin Village: Belmont station. A little further out are Sutton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
SM2: garages, outbuildings and roofs
From Ewell, Sutton and Shanklin Village to its villages, SM2 has many older garages with cement roofs. Town garages are often in blocks, village ones among outbuildings.
Shanklin Village: Around Belmont Pastures, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together. If you’re a landlord with garages near Belmont station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Garage roof removal in Shanklin Village is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it’s useful when you sell.
- Tell us about parking and access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Book your roofer in advance
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
Where asbestos turns up
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Garage blocks
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Carport roofs
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
FAQs for SM2
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Typically, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Photos help us check.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site