Hampshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Bighton, Hampshire
Buildings in Bighton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Carport roofs
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos garage roof removal for Bighton
Asbestos garage roof removal for Bighton properties
If you are not sure your garage roof in Bighton is asbestos, a sample test will tell you. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. From block garages and single and double garage roofs, we cover bargeboards, ridge pieces and cement wall panels and more.
Garages around Bighton may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Bighton (SO24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Where asbestos turns up
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Hampshire still have them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages due for demolition
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garage blocks
Across Bighton, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
What else we do in Bighton
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
Bighton: your questions answered
My garage in Bighton has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do older homes in Bighton have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Bighton can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do you cover Bighton?
Yes, we do: our area includes Bighton and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
After the job
We clear up and check for fragments.
Once we are done:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
Things not to do
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Which option is right?
Very cheap garage roof quotes can mean shortcuts: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Ask for the waste paperwork. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Bighton garages: local notes
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For garage roof jobs in Bighton, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Bighton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Properties near Red Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in SO24 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Bighton we cover include Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Red Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile east)
The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan garage roof jobs in Bighton for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note