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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Gallowstree Common
Found something that might be asbestos in Gallowstree Common? We provide garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally, explained in plain English.
- Garages due for demolition
- Double garages
- Prefab garages with cement walls
Asbestos garage roof removal near Gallowstree Common
Asbestos garage roof removal near Gallowstree Common
Once the roof is off, the garage is open, so have the replacement roof planned first. Tell us your plans when you ask for a quote. Whether it’s garages before a new roof or conversion and broken sheets after high winds, we deal with ridge pieces, downpipes and cement gutters.
In towns and villages like Gallowstree Common, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Gallowstree Common (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Give us a rough size
- File the waste paperwork
Don’ts
Keep weight off the roof.
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Garage roofs in Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Homes, landlords and businesses in Gallowstree Common contact us for garage roof jobs. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
In Gallowstree Common, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Properties near Hartslock may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Gallowstree Common include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Reformation pub (under half a mile west)
The scope of garage roof removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
What we deal with in Gallowstree Common
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
These are some of the things we deal with in Gallowstree Common:
- Old, cracked sheets
- Carport roofs
- Garage blocks
- Single and double garage roofs
If you let a house with a garage near Tilehurst station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
For businesses and landlords in Gallowstree Common
For managing agents and freeholders in Gallowstree Common, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Materials we deal with
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Ask for the waste paperwork. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Also near Gallowstree Common
Also in Gallowstree Common
How we work
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. Late-December sunset in Gallowstree Common is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Questions from Gallowstree Common
Are garage roofs in Gallowstree Common generally asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover Gallowstree Common and the area around Tilehurst station?
Yes, we cover Gallowstree Common and the area towards Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note