Isle of Wight · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Worried about asbestos in Fishbourne? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages due for demolition
- Lean-tos and carports
Need garage roof removal in Fishbourne?
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Fishbourne
Removal leaves the garage open to the weather, so plan the new roof before the removal date. Mention your plans when you get in touch. People often contact us about sheet garages and lean-tos and carports, including bargeboards, downpipes and ridge pieces.
In a village like Fishbourne, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Fishbourne garages: local notes
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Fishbourne is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Fishbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re a landlord with garages near Ryde Esplanade station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Garages on busy roads like the B3331 need loading planned in advance. Fishbourne is within about 3 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
For garage roof jobs in PO33, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road. Being close to the B3331, Fishbourne is simple for us to get to. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
Fishbourne is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fishbourne include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fishbourne pub (within half a mile north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Nearby places to Fishbourne
Other services in Fishbourne
Your questions about garage roof removal in Fishbourne
Do you come out to small villages like Fishbourne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
My garage in Fishbourne has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Weighing up your options
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Fishbourne
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Give us a rough size
Avoid these
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Fishbourne
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
What we deal with in Fishbourne
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Single garages
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
- Garages due a new roof
Properties near Briddlesford Nature Reserve may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together.
Before you book anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether VAT is included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
The process
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. In December, it’s dark in Fishbourne by about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Describe the garage
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Prices and what affects them
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note