Typical costs at a glance (2026 UK market ranges)
| Job | Typical market range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage roof, removal only | £600–£1,500 | Around £945 average; asbestos cement, usually non-licensable |
| Double garage roof, removal only | £1,200–£2,500+ | More sheets, more waste weight, longer working time |
| Single garage, removal + new roof | £1,200–£3,000 | Depends on replacement material |
| Double garage, removal + new roof | Up to £4,500 | Larger area; per-m² rates fall as area rises |
All figures are drawn from published UK cost guides and 2026 contractor pricing data and exclude structural repairs. A written, survey-based quote is the only exact price.
What a proper quote includes
A compliant garage roof removal covers more than taking sheets off. The sheets are wetted to suppress fibre release, unbolted and lowered whole — never broken, dropped or slid — then double-bagged in heavy-gauge polythene, labelled as asbestos waste and transported to a licensed disposal facility. Disposal is charged by weight, with published rates around £0.55–£0.80 per kilogram, and should be included in your quote along with the consignment note that legally documents the waste. If a quote does not mention disposal, bagging or paperwork, it is not comparable with one that does. Our asbestos garage roof removal service page explains the full working method.
What moves the price up or down
Size and sheet count
Cost scales with area more than anything else. A double garage carries roughly twice the sheet count and waste weight of a single, which is why its range starts near the single's ceiling.
Condition
Weathered, cracked or moss-damaged sheets are more fragile, release fibres more readily and demand slower handling and more waste wrapping. Sound sheets that unbolt cleanly sit at the bottom of the range.
Height and access
A lean-to at head height is quicker and safer to strip than a tall detached garage needing tower access. Tight side returns, locked rear lanes and vehicles that cannot be moved all add time.
The structure underneath
If the timbers or frame are rotten, or the walls are also asbestos cement, the job grows beyond the roof. A full garage dismantle is priced differently from a roof-only strip — tell your contractor which one you actually need.
Re-roofing options and what they cost
Most people replace the roof at the same visit — the frame is exposed anyway, and one mobilisation is cheaper than two. Published 2026 installed prices for a single garage: torch-on felt from roughly £500–£1,500; EPDM rubber around £800–£2,500 and typically the best value for longevity; GRP fibreglass around £1,200–£3,000 for a seamless, walkable finish; corrugated metal or plastic sheeting as the budget option for pitched frames. Which suits you depends on whether the garage is storage, workshop or attached to the house — our garage roof replacement page compares the options in detail.
Can you remove an asbestos garage roof yourself?
Asbestos cement roof sheets are usually non-licensable work under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and householders are not banned from handling sound cement sheets on their own property. But the regulations' control measures still apply: no breaking or power tools, wetting throughout, correct PPE, double-bagged waste — and the waste can only be disposed of through a licensed route, which for most people means pre-booking a council asbestos service or paying a licensed carrier anyway. Damaged or friable sheets, and any material beyond cement, change the legal picture entirely. For most garages the saving over a professional strip is smaller than it looks and carries all of the risk; if in doubt, a sample test settles what you are dealing with before anyone touches the roof.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remove a single asbestos garage roof?
Published 2026 UK pricing puts a single garage roof at £600–£1,500 removal-only, with around £945 a commonly cited average. Condition, height and access decide where in the range a specific garage falls.
How much is a double garage?
Typically £1,200–£2,500 or more removal-only, and up to around £4,500 with a replacement roof included, per published 2026 market data.
Is removing an asbestos garage roof licensed work?
Usually not. Asbestos cement sheets are generally non-licensable under CAR 2012, which is why garage roofs cost far less than work on insulating board or lagging. The legal controls on method and disposal still apply in full.
Is disposal included in the price?
It should be. Asbestos waste is charged by weight — published rates run around £0.55–£0.80 per kilogram — and a compliant quote includes disposal at a licensed facility plus your consignment note. Confirm this before comparing quotes.
Should I replace the roof at the same time?
Almost always cheaper than doing it separately — the frame is already exposed and you pay for one visit. Combined removal-and-replacement packages run roughly £1,200–£3,000 for a single garage in the 2026 market.
Send us a couple of photos, the garage size and your postcode, and you will get a written, no-obligation quote for your actual roof — removal only or with a new roof fitted, disposal and consignment note included. Or book a free site survey and we will measure it ourselves. Call 07345 062075 or request a free quote online.
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