West Berkshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Lower Green, West Berkshire
Buildings in Lower Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages due a new roof
- Concrete-panel garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Lower Green
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Going forward:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Give us a rough size
- Book your roofer in advance
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Avoid these
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Lower Green properties
Removing cement roof sheets is usually non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical jobs include roofs to clear before demolition and block garages, including cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes.
In towns and villages like Lower Green, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Lower Green (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Garage roof removal around Lower Green
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Lower Green as part of West Berkshire, whatever the size of the job. Lower Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Lower Green to Reading (23 miles away).
In Lower Green, many garages and sheds were added decades ago. If you let a house with a garage near Kintbury station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Anywhere in RG17, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Lower Green includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Schools near Lower Green include John O'Gaunt School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Craven Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Lower Green include:
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garages being knocked down
- Garage blocks
- Lean-tos and carports
Properties near Inkpen Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you will receive
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Lower Green questions
Are garage roofs in Lower Green normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you cover Lower Green from London?
Lower Green is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can the roof be overclad?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Normally not: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
How we work
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. We plan garage roof jobs in Lower Green for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Also near Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
The scope of garage roof removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are normally asbestos cement too.
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Ask for the waste paperwork. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Across London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site