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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Burghfield
Asbestos garage roof removal in Burghfield and across Reading: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
- Single and double garage roofs
Get a quote for Burghfield
After the job
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your roofer in advance
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Burghfield
Corrugated asbestos cement roofs are common on older garages, including around Burghfield. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, and give you the waste paperwork. Typical jobs include garages being knocked down and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs, including cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards.
In places like Burghfield, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Burghfield (RG30)
- County
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price garage roof removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Nearby places to Burghfield
What else we do in Burghfield
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Burghfield, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Burghfield must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Asbestos garage roofs around Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover Burghfield as part of Reading, whatever the size of the job. Burghfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Near open spaces such as Hosehill Lake, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once. Older houses in Burghfield, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Wherever your property is in RG30, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close. Neighbouring places we cover include Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burghfield include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
Why people call us in Burghfield
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Double garages
- Garages due a new roof
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Lean-to roofs
For rented homes with garages close to Theale station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The scope of the job, in writing
Weighing up your options
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
Your questions about garage roof removal in Burghfield
My garage in Burghfield has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work near Theale station?
Yes, we cover Burghfield and the area towards Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
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, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
A single garage is normally a short job, though access and condition affect it.
How it works
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Burghfield by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note