Summer is peak season for garage clear-outs, shed demolitions and “let’s finally sort that roof” weekends — and it’s also when we get the most calls that start with “I’ve already pulled half of it down…”

If your garage or shed went up before 2000, there’s a strong chance the corrugated roof, wall sheets or soffits are asbestos cement. Left alone and intact, they’re low risk. But breaking sheets up, dragging them off the roof, or blasting the moss off with a jet wash releases fibres — and every one of those is a mistake we see each summer.

Three rules before you start

Don’t break or cut the sheets.
Never jet-wash an asbestos roof.
If you’re not sure what you’re looking at, a £125 sample test settles it before any work begins.

The good news: asbestos garage roof removal is usually quick, non-licensed work quoted in writing — most are done in a day, disposal and paperwork included. Check the roof first, then enjoy the clear-out.

Not sure about your roof? See our asbestos cement garage guide, get a fixed removal price, or book your removal. You can also send us a photo for a free ID — 0333 335 6375.

Speak to a licensed asbestos specialist

Found suspect sheets mid clear-out? Send us a photo for a free ID — We’ll give you a straight answer — and a written quotation if works are needed.

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HSE-licensed asbestos removal and environmental contractor. Surveys, removal, demolition, remediation and hazardous waste — One contractor coordinating the work from survey through to completion. Based in Manchester, with locations in Carlisle and London, working across the UK.