Hampshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in East Cholderton
Found something that might be asbestos in East Cholderton? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Concrete-panel garages
- Lean-to roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
Asbestos help in East Cholderton
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
Asbestos garage roof removal near East Cholderton
Removing cement roof sheets is usually non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical jobs include lean-tos and carports and garages in a row or block, involving cement wall panels, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets.
In a village like East Cholderton, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- East Cholderton (SP11)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in East Cholderton
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
- Garages in a row or block
- Pieces of broken roof
For rented homes with garages close to Grateley station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
Materials we deal with
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What happens
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. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. We plan garage roof jobs in East Cholderton for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Garage roof removal around East Cholderton
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Properties in East Cholderton range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. East Cholderton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Older houses in East Cholderton, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Properties near Quarley Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near East Cholderton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
After we have finished in East Cholderton
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
What to avoid
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
East Cholderton questions
Do you come out to small villages like East Cholderton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in East Cholderton contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in East Cholderton may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, though access and condition affect it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is my garage roof in East Cholderton asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can take a sample without going on the roof.
Choosing the right option
Does the roof have to come off? If it’s sound and you are not planning work, it can stay; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Also near East Cholderton
Also in East Cholderton
- 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