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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Asbestos garage roof removal in Bicester: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages due a new roof
- Single and double garage roofs
Get a quote for Bicester
The process
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else comes near. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. We plan garage roof jobs in Bicester for daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- 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
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roof removal near Bicester
Corrugated asbestos cement roofs are common on older garages, including around Bicester. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, with a consignment note for your records. Typical materials include cement wall panels, ridge pieces and cement gutters, and people typically contact us about double garages and garage conversions.
Garage conversions are popular in towns like Bicester, and the roof is normally the first job. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical garage roof jobs in Bicester
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
These come up again and again:
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Old, cracked sheets
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Lean-tos and carports
Across Bicester, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What isn’t included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
Weighing up your options
DIY garage roof removal? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Things not to do
Never cut or break the sheets.
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Asbestos garage roofs around Bicester
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Bicester range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Bicester is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Bicester to Oxford (11 miles away).
If you are a landlord with garages near Bicester North station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Properties near Graven Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX26 and OX27, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Market Square, Market End Way and London Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A4095 and B4100, Bicester is easy for us to reach. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Bicester is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (under half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Bicester include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local schools include Bicester Technology Studio (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Bicester
More for properties in Bicester
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
For businesses and landlords in Bicester
If you run a business from older premises in Bicester, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Bicester must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Questions from Bicester
Do older homes in Bicester have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Bicester can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Bicester and the area around Bicester North station?
Yes. Bicester North station is close to the centre of Bicester, and we cover the whole area.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site