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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Chilworth Old Village
Asbestos garage roof removal across Chilworth Old Village and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garages in a row or block
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Carport roofs
Asbestos help in Chilworth Old Village
After the job
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Tell us about parking and access
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Chilworth Old Village
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. Common materials are cement gutters, cement wall panels and bargeboards, and people usually contact us about cracked, mossy or leaking roofs and garages before a new roof or conversion.
Rural garages near Chilworth Old Village are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so photos and sizes help us quote. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and does not cover:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Chilworth Old Village
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
Which option is right?
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- No removal until we know what it is
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Nearby places to Chilworth Old Village
Other services in Chilworth Old Village
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
How we work
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan garage roof jobs in Chilworth Old Village for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Chilworth Old Village garages: local notes
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Chilworth Old Village is within our Southampton area, whatever the size of the job. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Properties near Emer Bog and Baddesley Common may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once. Older houses in Chilworth Old Village, near Church of St Denys or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Chilworth Old Village is within about 5 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of SO16. Neighbouring places we cover include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
Chilworth Old Village: your questions answered
Do older homes in Chilworth Old Village have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chilworth Old Village may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Chilworth Old Village?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How long will the job take?
A single garage is usually a short job, though access and condition affect it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
For businesses and landlords in Chilworth Old Village
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chilworth Old Village must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site