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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Southampton
We work in 40 towns and villages across Southampton for asbestos garage roof removal, with written quotes and paperwork.
Need asbestos garage roof removal in Southampton?
Asbestos garage roof removal in every part of Southampton
Asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask us for a quote.
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Asbestos garage roof removal in Southampton: what to expect
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. People often contact us about carport roofs and garage conversions, involving cement wall panels, cement gutters and downpipes.
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else comes near.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Prices in Southampton
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Landmarks near Southampton
Our work in Southampton takes us near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Nearby too are Bevois Town Primary School (under half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (less than half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Southampton: St Denys station. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
Garage roof removal in Southampton
Across Southampton, we remove roofs from single garages, doubles, blocks and lean-tos, from the towns to the villages. Around 40 places in Southampton are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Southampton: If you are a landlord with garages near St Denys station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Around Netley Common, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together. We plan garage roof jobs in Southampton for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
- Keep pets and children inside
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Southampton
Converting or rebuilding a garage means removing the roof first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Southampton:
- Garages due for demolition
- Block garages
- Garages due a new roof
- Lean-to roofs
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Materials, one by one
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
FAQs for Southampton
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
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- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site