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Asbestos removal and surveys in TN28
We cover every part of the TN28 postcode district, which takes in New Romney, Littlestone-on-Sea and Greatstone-on-Sea. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Our asbestos garage roof removal in TN28
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. People often contact us about roofs to clear before demolition and block garages, involving cement wall panels, downpipes and ridge pieces.
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- 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
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
What it costs in TN28
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Local landmarks in New Romney
In New Romney, that can mean a property near The Ship Hotel, Church of St Nicholas and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, among other places. Also close by are The Marsh Academy (under half a mile east), The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east) and Romney Warren Country Park (1 mile north-east). Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). The countryside around New Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
TN28: garages, outbuildings and roofs
Garages across TN28, from New Romney, Littlestone-on-Sea and Greatstone-on-Sea to 3 villages and hamlets, often have corrugated cement roofs from before 2000. Town garages are often in blocks, village ones among outbuildings.
New Romney: Across New Romney, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. Garages on busy roads like the A259 and B2071 need loading planned in advance. In December, it’s dark in New Romney by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
What we deal with in TN28
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Garages due for demolition
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Carport roofs
- Double garages
Duty holders and landlords in TN28
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
For managing agents and freeholders in TN28, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Weighing up your options
DIY garage roof removal? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and there is a real risk of falling through the roof.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you’ll receive
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What isn’t included
After the job
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
- Book your roofer in advance
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Never cut or break the sheets.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- The access route
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Common questions in TN28
How dangerous is asbestos?
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 quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Typically not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it must still be done properly.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can the roof be overclad?
It can be done on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site