Wokingham · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Hurst, Wokingham
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Hurst and Wokingham: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally, with written paperwork.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Single and double garage roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal for Hurst
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Hurst
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. Whether it’s garages before a new roof or conversion and single and double garage roofs, we cover cement wall panels, bargeboards and downpipes.
In places like Hurst, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Hurst (RG10)
- County
- Wokingham
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hurst, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
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What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
Options to consider in Hurst
Removal first, then the new roof, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Hurst
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Garage roofs in Hurst
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cover Hurst as part of Wokingham, for garage roof jobs of every size. We cover 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Near open spaces such as Lavells Lake, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. Older houses in Hurst, near Hurst Gospel Hall or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
For garage roof jobs in RG10, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Hurst, we also cover Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Hurst includes Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Schools near Hurst include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
What we deal with in Hurst
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Double garages
- Garage blocks
- Garages being knocked down
If you’re a landlord with garages near Twyford station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Questions from Hurst
Do you cover Hurst and the area around Twyford station?
Yes, we cover Hurst and the area towards Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north.
Do you cover Hurst from London?
Hurst is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
After we have finished in Hurst
File the waste paperwork: it’s useful when you sell.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- File the waste paperwork
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
What to avoid
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
What it might be made of
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in Hurst is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a 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
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site