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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in East Wittering
Looking for garage roof removal in East Wittering? We cover East Wittering and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Double garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garage conversions
Asbestos help in East Wittering
Asbestos garage roof removal near East Wittering
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical jobs include old, cracked sheets and garages due for demolition, involving ridge pieces, cement gutters and bargeboards.
In a smaller place like East Wittering, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, so access is usually simple to plan. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- East Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in East Wittering
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The scope of garage roof removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in East Wittering
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
What it might be made of
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Choosing the right option
What about painting or overcladding? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Questions from East Wittering
Is asbestos common in East Wittering homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in East Wittering may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is East Wittering from London?
We cover East Wittering, about 61 miles from central London.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Do not pressure-wash it first.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you work in East Wittering?
Yes, East Wittering is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
East Wittering garages: local notes
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Wittering is within our West Sussex area, for garage roof jobs of every size. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from East Wittering to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
Near open spaces such as Pilsey Island, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. Garages on busy roads like the B2179 need loading planned in advance. East Wittering is within about 5 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Wherever your property is in PO20, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane, wherever it is in East Wittering. With the B2179 close by, East Wittering is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside East Wittering, we cover Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Open spaces near East Wittering include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you will find The Thatched Tavern (0.6 miles north)
How it works
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. We plan garage roof jobs in East Wittering for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Why people call us in East Wittering
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Garages due a new roof
- Garage blocks
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Single and double garage roofs
In East Wittering, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- How fibres will be kept down
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Places near East Wittering
Other services in East Wittering
What happens next
If you’re converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- File the waste paperwork
- Tell us about parking and access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
What to avoid
Keep weight off the roof.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
- 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