West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Hermitage
Need garage roof removal in Hermitage? We work across Hermitage and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Carport roofs
- Single garages
Asbestos help in Hermitage
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets do not crack.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Hermitage
Many garages built before 2000, in Hermitage and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, and give you the waste paperwork. From single garages and garage conversions, we cover corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and cement gutters.
Rural garages near Hermitage are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so photos and sizes help us quote. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Hermitage, just send the postcode. Hermitage is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Older houses in Hermitage, near Holy Trinity or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. For rented homes with garages close to Newbury Racecourse station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in RG18 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Hermitage includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
After we’ve finished in Hermitage
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
What to avoid
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Hermitage questions
Is asbestos common in Hermitage homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hermitage may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Newbury Racecourse station?
Yes. Newbury Racecourse station is about 4 miles south of Hermitage, and we cover both.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, with paperwork for your records.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Generally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Photos help us check.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
How we price garage roof removal
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Hermitage
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across West Berkshire still have them.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garages being knocked down
- Lean-to roofs
- Sheet garages
- Pieces of broken roof
Near open spaces such as Snelsmore Common, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
The scope of garage roof removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
Step by step
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. We plan garage roof jobs in Hermitage for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Options to consider in Hermitage
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Hermitage
- Across London and the South East
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note