First steps
Keep people and pets away from beneath a broken section. Do not walk on the roof, jet-wash it or patch it. If water is coming in, protect belongings and cover the inside rather than the roof.
When to get a contractor
Once sheets are broken or the roof is leaking, repair is usually temporary. Many people choose to replace the roof in one go.
Storm damage
After a storm, loose or fallen pieces should be left where they are. Take photos and ask a contractor how to deal with them safely.
Who does the work, and what the law expects
Lymefield Asbestos Removal is an introduction service. We pass your details to an independent contractor, who provides the written quote, carries out the work and holds the insurance and any competence they need. Removing asbestos cement sheets is work with real exposure risk, so it should be done by trained people with dust controls, and the waste should be wrapped, labelled and taken by a registered carrier.
What to send us
- Two or three clear photos of the roof and the building
- Roughly how big it is, in sheets or metres
- The age of the building if you know it
- Whether it leaks or is cracked
- Whether you want a new roof, and any deadline
Prices on this site are guides only. Only the contractor's written quote counts.
How it works.
- 1
Send photos and details
Tell us where the roof is, roughly how big it is and what it covers. A few clear photos from the ground are enough to start.
- 2
A local contractor replies
An independent contractor in your area looks at your details and confirms in writing what they would do and what they need to check.
- 3
Check and confirm
The contractor confirms the material, the access and the waste route, and sets a date that suits you.
- 4
Roof comes off, new roof goes on
The old sheets are taken down and wrapped, the structure is checked, and a new roof is fitted if you want one. You receive the waste paperwork.
What affects the price.
- Extent of the damage
- Weather and urgency
- Access
- Replacement roof wanted or not
- Waste volume
Good to know.
Can I patch a cracked sheet?
A patch means working on the roof, which is the main risk. A contractor can advise on safe options.
Is moss dangerous?
Moss itself is not. Removing it with brushes or jets from a cement roof is not recommended.
Is it an emergency?
Not usually in the sense of needing same-day action, but it is worth acting soon.
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.
Should I test it first?
Not always. Many contractors treat a cement sheet roof of that age as asbestos. A laboratory test gives certainty and a record, and the contractor can advise.
Where we cover.
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and the towns and villages around them.
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