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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Itchen
Any pre-2000 building in Itchen may contain asbestos. We offer garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Garages in a row or block
- Pieces of broken roof
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos garage roof removal for Itchen
Asbestos garage roof removal near Itchen
Removing cement roof sheets is usually non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Typical jobs include garages before a new roof or conversion and pieces of broken roof, including downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and cement wall panels.
In towns and villages like Itchen, many garages are detached and reached by a drive, so access is generally simple to plan. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Itchen (SO19, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Itchen: your questions answered
Do you cover Itchen from London?
We cover Itchen, about 69 miles from central London.
Are garage roofs in Itchen typically asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How long will the job take?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is normally quick once we’re set up.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Normally, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Photos help us check.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Asbestos garage roofs around Itchen
Itchen is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Itchen as part of Southampton, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
In Itchen, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. If you let a house with a garage near Woolston station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. Itchen is within about 2 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Here we cover the SO19 and SO14 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Oak Road and West Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Itchen is on the A3025, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Peartree Green (1 mile north-west), Northam (1 mile north-west), Sholing (1 mile east), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and St Mary's (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Itchen is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles north) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Itchen include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Woolston School (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy Sholing (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (1 mile north-west)
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Step by step
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan garage roof jobs in Itchen for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- How much there is
The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- An idea of size
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens next
We clear up and check for fragments.
After we have finished:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Give us a rough size
Things not to do
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
What we deal with in Itchen
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garages due a new roof
- Old, cracked sheets
- Block garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
Garages on busy roads like the A3025 need loading planned in advance.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The method and controls
Places near Itchen
What else we do in Itchen
Options to consider in Itchen
What about painting or overcladding? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Itchen
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note