FAQs
Garage Roofing
Questions Answered
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.
