FAQs
Garage Roofing
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Find answers to common questions about garage roof replacement, asbestos removal, roofing materials, costs, installation times and the areas we cover.
This depends on a number of factors such as the quality of
the roofing material, how exposed it is to the elements,
and how well it has been maintained. A correctly installed
garage roof can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years.
Signs that your garage roof may need replacing are frequent
leaks or damp patches inside the garage, as well as worn or
cracked roof panels.
It is not easy to identify roof sheets containing asbestos.
However, if your garage roof is grey and corrugated and was
built anytime up until the 1990s, there is a good chance
that it does.
You can remove an asbestos roof yourself, but it is not
recommended. Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material
and can cause fatal illnesses such as lung cancer,
mesothelioma, and asbestosis if even the smallest fibres
in the cement are breathed in.
There are also very strict rules governing the removal and
disposal of asbestos, so it makes sense to use a professional
who knows what they are doing. At Garage Roof Scotland, we
have been licensed by SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection
Agency) to remove and dispose of asbestos safely.
The cost of replacing your garage roof depends on the size
and type of garage and what type of roofing you are fitting.
If you give us a call with some rough measurements, we can
discuss your options and either arrange a site visit to get
more information or give you a price there and then.
Unfortunately, it does cost more. This is because there are
strict rules for removing and disposing of material containing
asbestos. Strict precautions must be adhered to when removing
the roofing panels, and all materials must be double wrapped
and taken to a specialist centre to be weighed, checked,
and disposed of.
However, at Garage Roof Scotland you can rest assured that
our prices are always highly competitive.
We can normally remove your old roof and replace it with
a new one in just one day.
We are based in Edinburgh and regularly do work in the
central belt, but cover the whole of Scotland.
We replace Pent and Apex garage roofs.
We source all our roofing materials from
Lidget Compton, market leaders in quality
garage roofing supplies.
The Apex Roof System we install consists of
B5 fibre cement roof sheets, which come in
six colours. This system is designed so that bolts, nails,
and sealants are not required.
The Pent Roof System we install is comprised of
3-inch profile galvanised corrugated steel roof sheets
with Grafo-Therm on the underside to prevent condensation.
We use these systems because they are tried and tested. We
have been in the garage business for many years and can
vouch for the quality of these products and how well they
perform over time.
Yes. We will remove and dispose of all old roofing materials.
We do not install new garages, but if you need a new garage,
we will completely remove your old one and lay the concrete
foundations ready for your new Lidget Compton garage.
We do not take any payment until we have finished and you
are completely happy with our work.
No Deposit. No Upfront Payment.
You pay only when the work is complete. It is a simple promise designed to give you confidence from the start.
How it works
Simple From First Call to Finished Roof
Tell Us About Your Roof
Call or send an enquiry with your location and a brief description of the current garage roof.
Free Site Survey
We assess the garage, explain the suitable options and answer any questions before quoting.
Clear Quotation
You receive a competitive quotation with no deposit required before the work begins.
Professional Installation
Our team completes the work safely, tidies the site and requests payment only on completion.
EXCELLENT Based on 102 reviews Posted on Google Gareth CampbellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First class service from Paul and the team. Kept us up to date on when they would arrive and were bang on time. We had our old garage removed in no time and no longer have to worry about the Asbestis roof anymore. I cannot recommend them enough and I am extremely happy with their work.Posted on Google Keith LawTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had our garage roof replaced today by Paul and Jim. They did a great job which we are really pleased with. There was good communication from Paul on the lead up today, they arrived promptly, and worked efficiently. The quality of the replacement roof is very high. We would highly recommend this company.Posted on Google c5jwlTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paul came to replace my garage roof! This is my 4th garage maintained by him over 20years. He arrived on time with all the equipment in his van. Fast efficient service, left with no mess at all. Highly recommend Paul and his team. ThanksPosted on Google clifford NeilTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paul, done a fabulous job in removing an asbestos garage roof and replacing it on the same day. Excellent workmanship, reliable and a genuine guy.Posted on Google peter johnsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are happy to recommend Paul and his team. They quickly replaced our old car port roof which contained asbestos with corrugated steel. Paul also fitted two transparent Perspex sections which made the car port even brighter. They also cleared up thoroughly afterward. A competent professional team!Posted on Google maillot jauneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had put off replacing my asbestos garage roof for years. This year I set about finding someone who could do a job at a reasonable price. I came across Garageroofscotland in a Google search and found that their website to be straight forward and informative. In reality it set my mind at rest that I would be dealing with a good company which would come out and do the job without any fuss. I requested a quote and within a short space of time Paul was back to me with a rundown on how the job would progress. After furnishing him with photo's and dimentions of the roof Paul was again quick of the mark with a quote which I accepted. On the day the guys arrived on time and ready to get started, just as they said they would. The worked hard during the day and had the old asbestos roof off and a new roof in place within 6 hrs. It was mid afternoon when they departed with their trailler loaded with the old asbestos sheets. To say that I was pleased with their work is an understatement, I'm absolutly delighted and now wonder why I had put it off for so long. I now have a dry asbestos free garage. If you are in the market for a new garage roof, give these guys a call, I doubt whether you'll find a better company to deal with. They do what they say they'll do and charge a very fair price for their work.Posted on Google Derek BettsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had Paul and the team remove our old concrete sectional garage and corrugated asbestos roof. Brilliant service from start to finish, turned up when agreed completed the job super quick and cleaned up after. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.Posted on Google Greger DavidsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I required a new roof as my old asbestos one was leaking, I contacted Paul at garage roof scotland, he replied promptly and was very helpful and explained what he needed to do after I send measurements and pictures. His communication was excellent. They arrived early Saturday morning and were finished by late afternoon. Overall they were very professional, tidy and friendly. I have no issues atal, it was a positive experience, payment was given once the job was completed, I would definitely recommend them.Posted on Google ElloMateTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paul and his team assessed the job to remove the leaking asbestos roof from our concrete garage and replace with a steel one. Paul also remedied the back bit of our garage that had been damaged. Job was done within the day. Professional communications throughout. Happy customer!Posted on Google Scott KilbrideTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service to replace my old asbestos garage roof was executed very quickly. The replacement looks very smart and no more leaks. I highly recommend this company for garage roof replacement.
