Hampshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Ashurst, Hampshire
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Ashurst and Hampshire: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with written paperwork.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Block garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Need garage roof removal in Ashurst?
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Ashurst
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Whether it’s carport roofs and old, cracked sheets, we deal with bargeboards, corrugated roof sheets and cement gutters and more.
In a village like Ashurst, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan garage roof jobs in Ashurst for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Ashurst garages: local notes
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Ashurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Ashurst to Southampton (6 miles away).
Across Ashurst, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. If you are a landlord with garages near Ashurst New Forest station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Ashurst is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. Ashurst is within about 6 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashurst include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Ashurst include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Ashurst
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so they’re common across Hampshire.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Garage conversions
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
Properties near Testwood Lakes may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether VAT is included
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Afterwards
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the waste paperwork
- Tell us about parking and access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Book your roofer in advance
Things not to do
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Ashurst
Do you come out to small villages like Ashurst?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Ashurst homes?
Any home in Ashurst built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- High winds can delay roof work
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is usually a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Ashurst
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
What affects the price in Ashurst
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Places near Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site