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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Emmer Green
Asbestos garage roof removal for Emmer Green: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Garages due a new roof
- Double garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Asbestos help in Emmer Green
Emmer Green garages: local notes
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. In Emmer Green, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 34 places across Reading.
In Emmer Green, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. If you’re a landlord with garages near Reading station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
We cover garage roof jobs across the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Emmer Green, we cover Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Emmer Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (within half a mile west)
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Emmer Green
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Typical materials include bargeboards, cement gutters and downpipes, and people normally contact us about garages being knocked down and single garages.
Homes in areas like Emmer Green often have a garage plus sheds or lean-tos with similar roofs, which can be removed together. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Emmer Green (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What we deal with in Emmer Green
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage blocks
- Single and double garage roofs
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Properties near Sonning Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
Your options compared
Removal first, then the new roof, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Some practical advice:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Don’ts
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
How we work
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan garage roof jobs in Emmer Green for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Emmer Green must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Questions from Emmer Green
Do you cover Emmer Green and the area around Reading station?
Yes, we cover Emmer Green and the area towards Reading station, about 1.7 miles south.
Do older homes in Emmer Green have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Emmer Green may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is my garage roof in Emmer Green asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you can’t be sure by looking. We can test a sample.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site