West Berkshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Englefield, West Berkshire
Asbestos garage roof removal in Englefield: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages being knocked down
Asbestos garage roof removal in Englefield
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Englefield
Many garages built before 2000, in Englefield and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, with a consignment note for your records. From garage conversions and garages due for demolition, we cover cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and ridge pieces.
Garages around Englefield may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Englefield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Englefield
My garage in Englefield has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Size, access and condition decide, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can the roof be overclad?
It can be done on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Nearby places to Englefield
For businesses and landlords in Englefield
If your business premises in Englefield were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens next
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Give us a rough size
Things not to do
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are generally asbestos cement too.
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
What happens
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Garage roof removal in Englefield is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Asbestos garage roofs around Englefield
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Englefield contact us for garage roof jobs. Englefield is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work.
In Englefield, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Near open spaces such as Moor Copse Nature Reserve, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. Englefield is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Englefield include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Lean-to roofs
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garage conversions
- Double garages
If you are a landlord with garages near Theale station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site