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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Kidmore End
Found something that might be asbestos in Kidmore End? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Garages being knocked down
- Garage blocks
Asbestos garage roof removal near Kidmore End
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Kidmore End
Many garages built before 2000, in Kidmore End 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. Typical materials include cement wall panels, bargeboards and ridge pieces, and typical jobs are broken sheets after high winds and lean-tos and carports.
In towns and villages like Kidmore End, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then take the waste away. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. We plan garage roof jobs in Kidmore End for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Why people call us in Kidmore End
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Reading still have them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Garage conversions
- Old, cracked sheets
- Pieces of broken roof
- Concrete-panel garages
Across Kidmore End, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Roof felt
We will tell you if it needs testing.
Garage roofs in Kidmore End
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Homes, landlords and businesses in Kidmore End contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. Kidmore End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
If you are a landlord with garages near Tilehurst station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Properties near Sonning Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
Wherever your property is in RG4, garage roof removal is available. From Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Kidmore End includes Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Schools near Kidmore End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Kidmore End questions
Are garage roofs in Kidmore End typically asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover Kidmore End and the area around Tilehurst station?
Yes. Tilehurst station is about 2.9 miles south-west of Kidmore End, and we cover both.
How long will the job take?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, though access and condition affect it.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
Is my garage roof in Kidmore End asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work in Kidmore End?
We do: Kidmore End is within the area we cover in Reading. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
In most cases, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Choosing the right option
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Kidmore End
Also in Kidmore End
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- High winds can delay roof work
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site