The Hidden Health Crisis Sitting on Millions of British Driveways
UK Asbestos Garage Roof Dataset (2025)
Why This Page Matters
Despite being banned in 1999, asbestos still hides in millions of UK garage roofs.
Yet, until now, no one has published a real-world, garage-specific dataset showing how many homes still contain asbestos, why it remains ignored, and how homeowners are responding.
This is the most complete asbestos garage roof dataset available anywhere online – drawing from:
- 17,000+ homeowner enquiries since 2020
- 4,186 quotes analysed (May 2024–April 2025)
- 1,000+ completed garage roof replacements
- Verified insights from HSE, FOIs, housing surveys and live UK data
Data Points That Demand Headlines
UK Housing & Health Data
What Does an Asbestos Garage Roof Look Like?
Example of Asbestos vs Cement Fibre
Asbestos
Cement Fibre
Where the Risk is Highest
UK Hotspots (by Enquiry Volume):
- London (10% of all enquiries)
- South London, Guildford, Surrey (1 in 20)
- Warrington & Cheshire
- Greater Manchester
- Leeds
- Nottingham
Homeowner Behaviour & Triggers: Top 3 Reasons for Replacement
1. Roof Started Leaking
This is the number one cause of action.
2. Health Concerns
Most homeowners take action after discovering the risks of asbestos online.
3. House Sale in Progress
Buyers request quotes to renegotiate price.
The Legal Loophole Most Homeowners Don’t Know
- There is no legal obligation to remove an asbestos garage roof
- You can still sell a house with one – but expect delays or a lower purchase price
- DIY removal is common – but illegal without licensed disposal
Danmarque Garages are fully licensed (Environment Agency CBDU63693) and provide waste consignment notes for every removal.
Expert Commentary Available
We can provide journalists with:
- Regional quotes and statistics
- First-hand buyer/seller stories
- Commentary from asbestos surveyors
- Before-and-after images
- Quote & replacement timelines
Email: cullen@danmarque.co.uk
About Danmarque Garages
Danmarque is the UK’s leading independent garage roof replacement specialist. Over the past five years, we’ve helped more than 1,000 homeowners remove harmful asbestos roofs – and quoted over 17,000 more.
Our work is regularly cited in reports and coverage around UK housing safety, pre-2000 housing risks, and asbestos legislation.
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