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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Burghfield Bridge
Asbestos garage roof removal across Burghfield Bridge, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Garages being knocked down
- Garage blocks
- Sheet garages
Asbestos garage roof removal near Burghfield Bridge
Asbestos garage roof removal near Burghfield Bridge
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they won’t take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Whether it’s sheet garages and double garages, we deal with downpipes, ridge pieces and bargeboards and more.
Garages around Burghfield Bridge may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Burghfield Bridge (RG30)
- County
- Reading
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Carport roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
- Garages due a new roof
Properties near South Lake may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- VAT, clearly stated
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Different materials need a different approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Common questions in Burghfield Bridge
Are garage roofs in Burghfield Bridge typically asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you work near Reading Green Park station?
Yes, we cover Burghfield Bridge and the area towards Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
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.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
How it works
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan garage roof jobs in Burghfield Bridge for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Burghfield Bridge, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Bridge
Also in Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge garages: local notes
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Burghfield Bridge has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 34 places in Reading.
If you’re a landlord with garages near Reading Green Park station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Older houses in Burghfield Bridge, near St Matthew's or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Bridge include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
After the job
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed together.
Some practical advice:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Never cut or break the sheets.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Weighing up your options
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site