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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Gatcombe
Need garage roof removal in Gatcombe? We cover Gatcombe and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
- Broken sheets after high winds
Need garage roof removal in Gatcombe?
What we deal with in Gatcombe
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Garages due for demolition
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Lean-tos and carports
- Concrete-panel garages
Older houses in Gatcombe, near St. Olave's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Gatcombe
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they will not take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. From storm-damaged sheets and garages due a new roof, we cover ridge pieces, cement wall panels and cement gutters and more.
In places like Gatcombe, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Gatcombe (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. In December, it’s dark in Gatcombe by about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- You get the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What affects the price in Gatcombe
The cost depends on:
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Afterwards
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Avoid these
Never cut or break the sheets.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
The scope of garage roof removal
The usual limits are:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Gatcombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Towns and villages near Gatcombe
Your options compared
DIY garage roof removal? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Garage roofs in Gatcombe
Gatcombe is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Gatcombe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Gatcombe to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Properties near Brighstone Down may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Anywhere in PO30, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Gatcombe Road, Rectory Lane and Newbarn Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Chillerton (1 mile south), Plaish (2 miles north-west), Clatterford (2 miles north), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Gatcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1.6 miles north) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Local schools include Christ The King College (2.1 miles north)
Questions from Gatcombe
My garage in Gatcombe has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Gatcombe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in Gatcombe?
Yes. We cover Gatcombe and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. We can test a sample.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note