Garage and outbuilding roofs · Newcastle-under-Lyme
Old garage roof? Get it off, get a new one on.
Asbestos cement garage and outbuilding roofs removed and replaced in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and nearby. Written quote from a local contractor.
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Old roofNew roof
Drag to compare. Illustrative photos of a typical garage job.
- Written quote
- Waste paperwork supplied
- New roof option
Is it your roof?
You cannot tell for certain by looking, but a few signs point the same way.
- Built before 2000Cement sheet roofs were standard on garages until the late 1990s.
- Grey, wavy or flat sheetsLarge panels fixed with bolts or screws and washers.
- Moss and stainingTells you nothing either way. Do not scrub or jet-wash it.
- Cracks, broken corners, leaksA reason to act sooner. Keep clear of the area beneath.
From old roof to new roof.
What a typical garage job looks like, step by step. Larger roofs follow the same order with more planning.
- 1
Brief and plan
The crew agrees the order of work, the cordon and the waste route before anyone goes on the roof.
- 2
Wet the sheets
Sheets are damped so dust stays down while they are handled.
- 3
Unscrew and lower
Sheets come off whole and are lowered, not dropped or broken.
- 4
Wrap and label
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy plastic and labelled as asbestos waste.
- 5
Carried away
A registered carrier takes it to a licensed site. You get the paperwork.
- 6
New roof goes on
The frame is checked, new sheets are fixed and the garage is usable again.
What we roof.
Mostly garages and outbuildings, but the same service covers farms, units and public buildings.
Bigger roofs, same care.
Industrial units and farm buildings follow the same order of work: plan, protect, remove, replace. A contractor visits first and quotes in writing.
Newcastle-under-Lyme and the places around it.
Each place has its own page with local detail on the kinds of garages and roofs found there.
Newcastle-under-Lyme and south
Kidsgrove and the Cheshire edge
Stoke-on-Trent and Stone
What decides the price.
Every roof is different, so the contractor's written quote is what counts. Figures below are placeholders and will be filled in before launch.
- Size of the roof and number of sheets
- Scaffold, skip and vehicle access
- Condition of the timbers underneath
- Whether a new roof is included, and which type
- Waste handling and disposal
| Job | Typical from | Depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage, roof removal only | £ TBC | Size, access, waste |
| Single garage, removal and new roof | £ TBC | Roof type, timber repairs |
| Double garage or large outbuilding | £ TBC | Area, scaffold |
| Shed, store or lean-to | £ TBC | Access, fixings |
| Farm, industrial or public building | On request | Area, height, occupation |
Plain-English advice.
Short guides on what people ask before they pick up a phone.
Is my garage roof asbestos?
You cannot be certain by looking, but age and appearance give strong clues. Here is what to check and what to do before anyone touches the roof.
What affects the cost of removing an asbestos garage roof
Prices vary, so this guide covers what moves the quote up or down and what to ask. It does not give a fixed price.
What happens on the day an asbestos garage roof comes off
Knowing what to expect on the day makes it easier to plan and to spot a contractor who is cutting corners.
Questions we hear most.
More answers on the questions page.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If the garage was built before 2000 and has grey cement sheets, it may be. Looking cannot confirm it. A small sample analysed by a laboratory can.
Can I take it off myself?
It is not recommended. Breaking or drilling cement sheets can release fibres, the roof can be fragile, and the waste has its own disposal route.
Can I leave it where it is?
If the sheets are sound and nobody disturbs them, many people do. Cracks, leaks or planned work are reasons to deal with it.
Can the new roof go on straight away?
Often yes for a small garage, once the old roof is off and the frame has been checked. The contractor confirms the plan in writing.
Who takes the waste?
The contractor wraps and labels it and uses a registered carrier. You should be given the paperwork afterwards.
Do you do the roofing yourselves?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your details and photos to an independent local contractor, who provides the written quote and carries out the work.
What should I send?
Two or three clear photos of the roof and the building, roughly how big it is, whether it leaks, and a postcode. A phone photo is fine.
Tell us about the roof.
A local contractor reviews your details and photos, then replies with a written quote for removing the old roof and, if you want it, fitting a new one. Free to ask, no obligation.
Prefer to talk?
01782 000 000