Hampshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Basingstoke
Worried about asbestos in Basingstoke? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Block garages
- Single and double garage roofs
Need garage roof removal in Basingstoke?
What happens next
File the waste paperwork: it’s useful when you sell.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know where we can park
- File the waste paperwork
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Don’ts
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Basingstoke properties
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they will not take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. From lean-to roofs and pieces of broken roof, we deal with cement gutters, downpipes and bargeboards and more.
A large place like Basingstoke has garages of every era, and many built before 2000 have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
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Your questions about garage roof removal in Basingstoke
My garage in Basingstoke has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do older homes in Basingstoke have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Basingstoke may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels as well as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How it works
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Basingstoke by about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We check the roof material first
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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What we deal with in Basingstoke
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Sheet garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Garages in a row or block
If you are a landlord with garages near Basingstoke station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What isn’t included
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Weighing up your options
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
How we price garage roof removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Garage roofs in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We work across Basingstoke and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
In Basingstoke, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Near open spaces such as Daneshill Park Woods, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
For garage roof jobs in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Basingstoke sits on or near the A30 and A33, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Basingstoke has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Basingstoke include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note