Portsmouth · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Drayton, Portsmouth
Found something that might be asbestos in Drayton? Our service covers asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, with clear advice at each step.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Block garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Drayton
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Drayton
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across Drayton. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. Typical jobs include brittle, leaking roofs and lean-to roofs, involving downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and ridge pieces.
Homes in towns and villages like Drayton often have a garage plus sheds or lean-tos with similar roofs, which can be removed together. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Drayton (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
Going forward:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Let us know where we can park
- File the waste paperwork
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Never cut or break the sheets.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Which option is right?
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.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports and results you can share
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Drayton questions
Do you cover Drayton from London?
We cover Drayton, about 61 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Drayton homes?
Any home in Drayton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
In most cases, no: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
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.
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.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with the consignment note sent to you.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
For businesses and landlords in Drayton
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Asbestos garage roofs around Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. For garage roof jobs in Drayton, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Drayton to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you’re a landlord with garages near Cosham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. In Drayton, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Drayton is within about 5 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Anywhere in PO6, garage roof removal is available. Local streets include Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Solent Junior School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile north-west)
How it works
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Drayton is about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- You get a written quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note