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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Botley, Oxfordshire
Asbestos garage roof removal for Botley: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Single garages
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Old, cracked sheets
Asbestos garage roof removal near Botley
Botley garages: local notes
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Botley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Botley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
For rented homes with garages close to Oxford station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Older houses in Botley, near St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
For garage roof jobs in OX2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Seacourt Bridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
Asbestos garage roof removal for Botley properties
Garage roof removal in Botley usually includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. Typical materials include ridge pieces, downpipes and cement wall panels, and people typically contact us about cracked, mossy or leaking roofs and broken sheets after high winds.
In a smaller place like Botley, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Botley (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion. Garage roof removal in Botley is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Places near Botley
What else we do in Botley
How we price garage roof removal
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
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
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Botley
My garage in Botley has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Is asbestos common in Botley homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Botley may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
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 are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Generally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Photos help us check.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Botley
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage conversions
- Block garages
- Pieces of broken roof
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Around Harcourt Hill, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
Choosing the right option
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- High winds can delay roof work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
A few practical points:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- File the waste paperwork
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site