Hampshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Heathfield, Hampshire
Asbestos garage roof removal across Heathfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Block garages
- Garage conversions
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos garage roof removal for Heathfield
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Heathfield
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. From old, cracked sheets and garages being knocked down, we deal with ridge pieces, downpipes and bargeboards and more.
In Heathfield, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way, which can be removed together. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Heathfield (PO15, PO14)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Heathfield were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Heathfield must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Afterwards
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Once we are done:
- Let us know where we can park
- Give us a rough size
- File the waste paperwork
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Things not to do
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What affects the price in Heathfield
What changes the cost:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
What else we do in Heathfield
Common questions in Heathfield
How far is Heathfield from London?
Heathfield is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Heathfield have asbestos?
Any home in Heathfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, but access, size and condition make a difference.
Can the roof be overclad?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Materials, one by one
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Why people call us in Heathfield
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Concrete-panel garages
- Lean-to roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages in a row or block
Around Swanwick Lakes, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Asbestos garage roofs around Heathfield
Heathfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Properties in Heathfield range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Heathfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are a landlord with garages near Fareham station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Across Heathfield, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. The sea is within about 5 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Wherever your property is in PO15 and PO14, we can help with garage roof removal. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Oak Road, Peak Lane and The Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Heathfield. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Catisfield (1 mile west), Titchfield (1 mile west), Funtley (1 mile north), Titchfield Park (2 miles north-west) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Heathfield include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fishermans Arms (0.8 miles west)
How it works
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then take the waste away. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. Late-December sunset in Heathfield is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- You get a written quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site