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Asbestos removal and surveys in TW9
Asbestos removal and surveys across TW9, covering Richmond, Richmond upon Thames and North Sheen. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in TW9
Areas within TW9
What we do in TW9
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
About asbestos garage roof removal in TW9
We remove sheets, ridges, fixings and any cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. People often contact us about lean-tos and carports and garages before a new roof or conversion, involving bargeboards, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes.
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Prices in TW9
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Around Richmond
Our work in Richmond takes us near Kneller Hall Junior School, The Vineyard School and Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens. Nearby too are The Vineyard Church (less than half a mile north-west), The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west) and Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east). The nearest railway station is Richmond station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Richmond includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
TW9: garages, outbuildings and roofs
Garages across TW9, from Richmond, Richmond upon Thames and Kew to 0 villages and hamlets, often have corrugated cement roofs from before 2000. Town garages are often in blocks, village ones among outbuildings.
Richmond: Near open spaces such as Richmond Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. For rented homes with garages close to Richmond station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Late-December sunset in Richmond is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in TW9
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Lean-tos and carports
- Broken sheets after high winds
The scope of garage roof removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
FAQs for TW9
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, but access, size and condition make a difference.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Typically, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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