Hampshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Gilbert Street, Hampshire
Asbestos garage roof removal in Gilbert Street: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Single garages
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages due a new roof
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Common questions in Gilbert Street
Do you cover small places like Gilbert Street?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Gilbert Street contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Generally, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Gilbert Street
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they won’t take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. From single garages and garage conversions, we cover downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and cement wall panels.
Garages around Gilbert Street may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Gilbert Street (SO24)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Late-December sunset in Gilbert Street is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your builder.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- File the waste paperwork
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Materials, one by one
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Garage roof removal around Gilbert Street
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Gilbert Street, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Properties near Red Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
We cover garage roof jobs across SO24. Streets in the area include Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Gilbert Street, we also cover Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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.
Options to consider in Gilbert Street
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Gilbert Street
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site