Homes and clearance
Asbestos garage and outbuilding demolition in Manchester
If the garage has reached the end of its life, the asbestos has to come out before the walls come down. One contractor can strip the roof, demolish the structure and clear the site.
Sectional concrete garages, lean-tos and brick sheds around Manchester often have asbestos cement roofs and sometimes asbestos panels in the walls or doors. Knocking them down without removing the asbestos first spreads fibres through the rubble.
The usual order is survey and sampling, controlled removal of the asbestos, demolition, then clearing and levelling the plot. If you plan to rebuild or put in parking, say so in your enquiry.
How the job runs
- 1
Survey and sample
All materials that could contain asbestos are identified and tested.
- 2
Asbestos out
The contractor removes the asbestos with controls and wraps the waste.
- 3
Demolish
The remaining structure is taken down and sorted for disposal.
- 4
Clear and level
Rubble is removed and the plot is left clean, ready for its next use.
What affects the price
- Size and construction of the garage
- Number of garages in a block
- Access for machines and skips
- Whether the base is to be removed
- Waste volume
Common questions
Who is responsible for a shared garage block?
Usually the owner or managing agent. Residents' groups can ask us for a single quote for the whole block.
Can the work be done in a day?
A single garage can be quick. Blocks take longer.