Asbestos garage roof removal in Warrington
Warrington has a lot of 1960s to 1980s garages, and many still wear their original corrugated cement roofs. Taking one off is a routine job for the right contractor.
How a garage roof comes off
The sheets are normally lifted off whole, without breaking, then wrapped and labelled for disposal. The work area is kept clean and the timbers are checked afterwards. Sheets that are lifted off whole are treated as non-licensed work under HSE guidance. If a lot of sheets are broken, extra rules apply, including notification.
What goes on afterwards
If the garage will be used again it needs a new roof. Many owners choose pre-coated steel box profile, which is light enough for old timbers and needs little upkeep. Other options include cement-free fibre sheets and flat roof systems. You can ask for the new roof to be quoted together with the removal.
Do not do this yourself
Drilling, scraping moss, pressure washing and walking on old sheets are the common ways fibres get released. Take photos from the ground and leave the roof alone.
Common questions
Is my garage roof definitely asbestos?
Can the new roof go straight over the old one?
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Postcode and a few photos from the ground are enough to start.