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Garage Roofs across Merseyside

Garage Roof Replacement in Merseyside

Garage roofs raise two questions most house roofs don't: whether an older garage might have an asbestos roof, and whether Building Regulations even apply given how small most garages are. We install GRP, EPDM and felt across Merseyside — and we confirm both of those upfront, not after.

GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber both typically last 25-30 years and are the better long-term choice for most garage roofs. Felt costs less upfront and still has a genuine place on a tighter budget or shorter-term ownership — we specify honestly rather than push the more expensive option regardless of your situation.

Asbestos cement sheets were a very common garage roofing material — especially on sectional, prefabricated concrete garages — right up until the 1999 UK ban. If your garage was built before 2000, there's a real possibility. We don't handle or remove suspected asbestos ourselves; we point you to a licensed specialist for testing and safe removal, then return to fit the new roof once confirmed clear.

Most garage roof replacements need neither planning permission nor Building Regulations sign-off, but the exemption depends on real size thresholds — a detached garage under 15m² is generally wholly exempt, 15-30m² is exempt if at least 1m from a boundary or non-combustible. We confirm the actual position for your specific garage as part of the survey.

For the complete picture on materials, asbestos safety and Building Regs by size, see our complete guide to garage roofs.