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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Farnham Common
Found something that might be asbestos in Farnham Common? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Block garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Sheet garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Farnham Common
Asbestos garage roof removal near Farnham Common
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Farnham Common tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. We often deal with bargeboards, ridge pieces and corrugated roof sheets, and people normally contact us about lean-tos and carports and broken sheets after high winds.
In places like Farnham Common, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Farnham Common (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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After the job
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 pets and children inside
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
Things not to do
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Questions from Farnham Common
Is asbestos common in Farnham Common homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Farnham Common may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Are garage roofs in Farnham Common normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Generally, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Send us some photos.
Where do the sheets go?
Each sheet is wrapped, labelled and taken away for disposal at a permitted site, with the consignment note sent to you.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How we price garage roof removal
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap garage roof quotes can mean shortcuts: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Ask for the waste paperwork. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Farnham Common garages: local notes
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We cover Farnham Common as part of Slough, whatever the size of the job. We cover 31 places across Slough. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Across Farnham Common, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs. Around Burnham Beeches, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores.
For garage roof jobs in SL2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Farnham Common, we cover Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Farnham Common includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Common include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
What happens
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. We plan garage roof jobs in Farnham Common for daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written 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
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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What we deal with in Farnham Common
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Old, cracked sheets
- Block garages
- Lean-tos and carports
For rented homes with garages close to Burnham station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note