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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Ashampstead Green, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Ashampstead Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
- Prefab garages with cement walls
Asbestos garage roof removal near Ashampstead Green
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Ashampstead Green
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across Ashampstead Green. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. People often contact us about lean-tos and carports and old, cracked sheets, involving ridge pieces, cement gutters and cement wall panels.
In a village like Ashampstead Green, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Ashampstead Green (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Ashampstead Green
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How it works
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Ashampstead Green is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Ashampstead Green garages: local notes
Ashampstead Green is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We work across Ashampstead Green and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Ashampstead Green is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Ashampstead Green to Reading (about 10 miles away).
In Ashampstead Green, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. For rented homes with garages close to Goring & Streatley station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
We cover garage roof jobs across RG8 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ashampstead Green we cover include Ashampstead (1 mile south), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hartslock.
What happens next
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Give us a rough size
- Keep pets and children inside
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Different materials need a different approach
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Ashampstead Green
Are garage roofs in Ashampstead Green typically asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you work near Goring & Streatley station?
Yes, we cover Ashampstead Green and the area towards Goring & Streatley station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Garages due a new roof
- Lean-tos and carports
Near open spaces such as Hartslock, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope of the job, in writing
Options to consider in Ashampstead Green
What about painting or overcladding? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note