Asbestos Cement Garage Roof Removal & Corrugated Metal Re-Roofing, Epsom
Deteriorating asbestos cement corrugated sheets removed from a detached garage, new corrugated metal roof installed the same day, and full disposal documentation issued.
Epsom's Detached Garages: Why Asbestos Cement Remains the Most Common Removal Request
Epsom and Ewell have a high proportion of detached and semi-detached properties with single garages built between the 1950s and 1970s. The vast majority of these garages were roofed with corrugated asbestos cement sheets — the cheapest and most widely available roofing material of the era. Fifty years on, these sheets are weathering, cracking, and in many cases approaching the end of their serviceable life.
Asbestos cement in good condition is relatively low risk — the fibres are bound within the cement matrix and are not easily released. However, weathered, cracked, or moss-covered sheets present a higher risk of fibre release, and any attempt to remove them without wetting, proper PPE, and licensed disposal is a breach of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
In this Epsom case, the homeowner had noticed cracking and significant moss growth on their garage roof and contacted us for a removal and re-roofing quote. We completed the full project — removal, disposal, and new corrugated metal roof — in a single day.
Asbestos cement removal is classified as non-licensed work under CAR 2012, but it still requires appropriate PPE, wetting to suppress fibre release, double-bagging and labelling of waste, and disposal at a licensed facility. Householders who remove asbestos cement themselves and dispose of it in general waste are committing an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and may face prosecution.
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Condition Assessment & Project Scoping
The homeowner in Epsom had noticed cracking and moss growth on their garage roof and contacted us for an assessment. Our surveyor attended site and confirmed the roof was constructed from corrugated asbestos cement sheets — a common material in garages built between the 1950s and 1970s across the Epsom and Ewell area. The sheets were in a deteriorating condition with surface weathering and minor fractures, indicating an elevated risk of fibre release. A same-week removal was recommended.
Preparation & Wetting
On the day of removal, the garage and surrounding area were prepared before any disturbance of the asbestos cement. A fine water mist was applied to the full surface of the roof to suppress any fibre release during removal. The surrounding ground was covered with polythene sheeting to catch any debris. All operatives were in full PPE — disposable coveralls, half-face respirators with P3 filters, and nitrile gloves.
Manual Sheet Removal
The asbestos cement sheets were removed manually, working from the ridge down to the eaves. Each sheet was carefully lifted clear of the purlins and lowered to ground level — no breaking, cutting, or power tools were used. The sheets were kept wet throughout the removal process. All fixings were removed and collected separately.
Waste Packaging & Disposal
Each asbestos cement sheet was double-wrapped in heavy-duty polythene sheeting and sealed with duct tape before being loaded onto our licensed waste vehicle. All waste was labelled with the required asbestos waste hazard labels. A consignment note was completed for the full load and the waste was transported directly to a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility.
New Corrugated Metal Roof Installation
Following removal and decontamination of the garage structure, a new corrugated metal roof was installed on the same day. The new roof was fixed to the existing timber purlins using stainless steel fixings with EPDM washers. New black UPVC guttering and a downpipe were fitted to complete the installation. The garage was watertight and fully functional by the end of the working day.
Documentation
Waste transfer notes confirming legal disposal at a licensed facility, a completion letter confirming the removal had been carried out in accordance with CAR 2012, and a photographic record of the completed installation were provided to the homeowner on the same day. The documentation is suitable for retention with the property deeds and for disclosure on future property sales.
Garage Watertight and Asbestos-Free by End of Day
The team were efficient, tidy, and professional. They arrived on time, explained what they were doing, and had the old roof off and the new one on by mid-afternoon. The garage looks completely transformed. Very happy with the service.
We remove and re-roof in one visit. Epsom and Surrey.
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