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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Lordswood, Southampton
Found something that might be asbestos in Lordswood? Our service covers asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, with clear advice at each step.
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Single and double garage roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Lordswood
Asbestos garage roof removal near Lordswood
Many garages built before 2000, in Lordswood 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 jobs include garages being knocked down and double garages, involving downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards.
In a smaller place like Lordswood, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, so access is typically simple to plan. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Lordswood garages: local notes
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We work across Lordswood and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
If you are a landlord with garages near Millbrook (Hants) station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Near open spaces such as Testwood Lakes, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. Lordswood is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. Lordswood is within about 4 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
For garage roof jobs in SO16 and SO15, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Lordswood, we cover Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Lordswood include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
After we have finished in Lordswood
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep pets and children inside
- Let us know where we can park
Avoid these
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Lordswood
Do older homes in Lordswood have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Are garage roofs in Lordswood normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
The scope of garage roof removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- 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.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What we deal with in Lordswood
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Lean-to roofs
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Pieces of broken roof
Across Lordswood, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What is not included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
How it works
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Late-December sunset in Lordswood is about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- 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
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Lordswood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What it might be made of
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note