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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in East Ashling, West Sussex
Asbestos garage roof removal in East Ashling: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos garage roof removal near East Ashling
East Ashling garages: local notes
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We work across East Ashling and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Properties near Stoke Down may have outbuildings as well as a garage. For rented homes with garages close to Bosham station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Anywhere in PO18, garage roof removal is available. Close by, we cover West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile north)
How asbestos garage roof removal works in East Ashling
An old asbestos cement garage roof in East Ashling tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. We often deal with bargeboards, cement gutters and ridge pieces, and typical jobs are block garages and lean-to roofs.
In a village like East Ashling, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical garage roof jobs in East Ashling
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Garages due for demolition
- Single garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Carport roofs
Across East Ashling, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- How fibres will be kept down
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Towns and villages near East Ashling
What else we do in East Ashling
After we’ve finished in East Ashling
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Give us a rough size
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- File the waste paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Your options compared
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in East Ashling
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Common questions in East Ashling
Do older homes in East Ashling have asbestos?
If your home in East Ashling was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you remove the whole garage?
We can remove cement wall panels too. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in East Ashling
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
Materials we deal with
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Step by step
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, because safety comes first. The work area is kept clear while we are working. Late-December sunset in East Ashling is about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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