Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Great Thorness
Worried about asbestos in Great Thorness? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Sheet garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Single garages
Asbestos garage roof removal in Great Thorness
What happens next
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed together.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- File the waste paperwork
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
What to avoid
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Great Thorness
Corrugated asbestos cement roofs are common on older garages, including around Great Thorness. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, with a consignment note for your records. From garages being knocked down and double garages, we deal with ridge pieces, downpipes and cement wall panels.
In a village like Great Thorness, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Places near Great Thorness
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How it works
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan garage roof jobs in Great Thorness for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Great Thorness garages: local notes
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Great Thorness, tell us the postcode and what you need. Great Thorness is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Great Thorness to Southampton (13 miles away).
The sea is within about 4 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of PO31 and the streets around it. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Re-roofing is normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Great Thorness
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
These are some of the things we deal with in Great Thorness:
- Block garages
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garage conversions
- Garages due for demolition
Properties near Mill Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Questions from Great Thorness
Do you cover small places like Great Thorness?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Are garage roofs in Great Thorness normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, with paperwork for your records.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
In most cases, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Send us some photos.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site