West Berkshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Eddington, West Berkshire
Worried about asbestos in Eddington? Our service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Garage blocks
- Sheet garages
- Single garages
Need garage roof removal in Eddington?
Asbestos garage roof removal for Eddington properties
Corrugated asbestos cement roofs are common on older garages, including around Eddington. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, with a consignment note for your records. People often contact us about cracked, mossy or leaking roofs and single garages, involving corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and cement gutters.
In areas like Eddington, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Eddington
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Eddington contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Eddington may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, and you get the consignment note.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Size, access and condition decide, though a single garage is typically quick once we are set up.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Is my garage roof in Eddington asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. We can test a sample.
After the job
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Plan the new roof before removal
Things not to do
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Asbestos garage roofs around Eddington
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We work across Eddington and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Kintbury Newt Ponds, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once. If you let a house with a garage near Hungerford station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Eddington is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. From Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Eddington we cover include Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Amore pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we work
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. In December, it’s dark in Eddington by about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- 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
How to prepare
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Eddington
Converting or rebuilding a garage means removing the roof first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage conversions
- Carport roofs
- Garage blocks
- Garages due for demolition
In Eddington, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Options to consider in Eddington
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How we price garage roof removal
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
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Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Eddington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note