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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Chilworth, Southampton
Asbestos garage roof removal across Chilworth and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
- Pieces of broken roof
Asbestos garage roof removal in Chilworth
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Chilworth
If you’re not sure your garage roof in Chilworth is asbestos, a sample test will tell you. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you cannot be certain by looking. We often deal with bargeboards, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets, and people typically contact us about single and double garage roofs and concrete-panel garages.
Garages around Chilworth may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Why people call us in Chilworth
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Sheet garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garage conversions
If you’re a landlord with garages near Swaythling station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
What happens
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. Late-December sunset in Chilworth is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- 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
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get 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.
Helpful guides
Garage roofs in Chilworth
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Properties in Chilworth range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Chilworth is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Around Flexford Nature Reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. Older houses in Chilworth, near Church of St Denys or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. The sea is within about 5 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Chilworth, we also cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chilworth include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Chilworth
Your options compared
Removal first, then the new roof, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Questions from Chilworth
Could my house in Chilworth contain asbestos?
Any home in Chilworth built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Chilworth?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Size, access and condition decide, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
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.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What happens next
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
Once we are done:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Never cut or break the sheets.
Never cut or break the sheets.
What affects the price in Chilworth
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note