Asbestos roof removal in Coventry.
Garage and shed roofs taken off safely by trained specialists. New roof on straight after, with solar and a battery if you want them.
Pick your roof.
Every job is a roof. Choose the closest match.
Old roof out. New roof on, if you want it.
Some people just want the asbestos gone. Others want a fresh roof the same week. Drag the slider to compare, or tap a photo below.
- Removal only, or removal and new roof
- Scaffold up once, not twice
- Solar and battery ready if you plan them
BeforeAfter
What good asbestos roof work looks like.
If a contractor skips these, look elsewhere.
Cordoned area
The work zone is marked off and kept clear of people and pets.
Wet method
Sheets are wetted and unfixed whole, never smashed or dropped.
Double-wrapped
Waste is wrapped in heavy-duty sheeting and labelled.
Paperwork
Taken to a permitted site, with waste documents for you.
Ready? Send your postcode and get a written quote.
From photo to clear roof.
Send details
Postcode, phone and, if you can, two or three photos.
Get your quote
A local contractor reviews, calls you and sends a written quote.
Safe removal
Area cordoned, sheets wetted, lowered and double-wrapped.
Clear-up and paperwork
Site left tidy. Waste goes to a permitted site and you get the paperwork.
How to spot an asbestos cement roof.
- Grey corrugated or flat sheets, often with moss or lichen
- Garage or outbuilding built before about 2000
- Cracked, chipped or crumbling edges
- Fixed with large bolts or hooks, not nails
Having a new roof? Plan solar and storage now.
A new roof is the best moment to add panels, and optionally a battery, so you only need the scaffold once.
- 1Old roof off
- 2New roof on
- 3Panels + battery (optional)
We are not a solar installer. With your consent, we pass your details to a separate MCS-certified installer. We make no promises about savings or export payments.
Roof + solar + batteryWhat does it cost?
Every roof is different. This is the guide; the contractor's written quote is what counts.
Roof removal only
- Cordon and wet method
- Sheets wrapped and removed
- Waste paperwork
Removal + new roof
- Everything in removal
- New roof fitted
- One team, one scaffold
Roof + solar + battery
- Roof first, panels second
- Optional battery storage
- Installer gives their own quote
Coventry and around.
Local contractors cover the city and the towns and villages around it.
- Coventry city centre
- Earlsdon
- Chapelfields
- Cheylesmore
- Styvechale
- Whitley
- Binley
- Willenhall
- Wyken
- Stoke
- Foleshill
- Radford
- Holbrooks
- Keresley
- Allesley
- Tile Hill
- Canley
- Eastern Green
- Bedworth
- Nuneaton
- Kenilworth
- Leamington Spa
- Warwick
- Rugby
- Coleshill
- Meriden
Know before you book.
Plain-English guides on asbestos garage roofs in Coventry.
Asbestos roof removal cost in Coventry: what changes the price
There is no single price for taking an asbestos roof off a garage. Two similar garages can be quoted very differently. Here is what moves the number, so you can compare quotes properly.
Read the guide →Is my garage roof asbestos? How to tell
Many garages and sheds in Coventry were built with corrugated cement sheets before asbestos was banned. You cannot be sure by looking, but there are clues.
Read the guide →Solar panels on a garage roof: what to know in Coventry
A new garage roof can be a good place for solar panels. Here is what matters before you decide, in plain English and without any savings promises.
Read the guide →Straight answers.
Still unsure? Send a photo and we'll tell you what we think.
Get a free quoteIs an asbestos cement roof dangerous if I leave it alone?
Undamaged asbestos cement is generally low risk. The danger is dust released when it is drilled, sanded, broken or power-washed. If your roof is cracked, crumbling or mossy, get it looked at rather than disturbing it yourself.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Corrugated cement sheets on garages and outbuildings built before about 2000 often contain asbestos. You cannot tell by eye, so a sample or an expert opinion is needed. Send us photos and the contractor will advise.
Can I remove an asbestos roof myself?
We don't recommend it. Breaking or dropping sheets releases fibres, and the waste must be double-wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site. If you are considering it, read the HSE guidance first, or get a quote from a trained contractor.
Does an asbestos roof need a licensed contractor?
Asbestos cement roofs are generally non-licensed work, so a trained contractor can do them with the right controls. Higher-risk materials such as sprayed coatings or insulating board generally need a licence. Your quote will say which applies.
Do I have to have a new roof fitted?
No. You can have the old roof removed on its own, or removed and replaced in one job. Many people choose a new roof straight away because the scaffold is already up. The contractor can quote both.
How long does a garage roof take?
A standard single garage is often a day or two for removal, depending on size, access and weather. Fitting a new roof adds time. The contractor will confirm in the quote.
What happens to the waste?
Sheets are wetted, lowered carefully, double-wrapped in heavy-duty sheeting, labelled and taken to a permitted disposal site. You should receive waste transfer paperwork.
What should I check before hiring someone?
Ask to see their waste carrier registration, insurance and a method statement for your job. For higher-risk work, ask for their asbestos licence. A good contractor will provide these without fuss.
Can I add solar panels and a battery with the new roof?
Yes, a new roof is the best time to plan it, because the scaffold is already up. Tick the solar box on the quote form and a separate MCS-certified installer can contact you about panels and an optional battery. We make no promises about savings.
Are you the contractor?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your enquiry to an independent local contractor, who provides the quote and does the work. See our terms for details.
Send a photo of your roof.
Two or three photos are enough. A local contractor reviews them and contacts you. No obligation.
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