West Berkshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Great Lea Common, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Great Lea Common may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Single garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Broken sheets after high winds
Asbestos garage roof removal in Great Lea Common
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Great Lea Common
Each sheet is unfixed and lowered whole, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include cracked, mossy or leaking roofs and sheet garages, involving ridge pieces, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets.
In areas like Great Lea Common, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Great Lea Common
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage conversions
- Block garages
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages being knocked down
Near open spaces such as Longwater, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
- What isn’t included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
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Great Lea Common questions
Do you come out to small villages like Great Lea Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
My garage in Great Lea Common has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brickwork is a builder’s job.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
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 can’t be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
For businesses and landlords in Great Lea Common
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Great Lea Common must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
Options to consider in Great Lea Common
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
How it works
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, because safety comes first. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. We plan garage roof jobs in Great Lea 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
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
After we have finished in Great Lea Common
We clear up and check for fragments.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- File the waste paperwork
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Give us a rough size
What to avoid
Keep weight off the roof.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Garage roof removal around Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Great Lea Common is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let a house with a garage near Reading Green Park station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Older houses in Great Lea Common, near St Paul's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in RG7 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Great Lea Common, we also cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site