Bracknell Forest · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Martins Heron
Asbestos garage roof removal in Martins Heron, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Garages due for demolition
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos garage roof removal in Martins Heron
Weighing up your options
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear written quotes
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Martins Heron
You can’t stand on an asbestos cement roof: they will not take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Common materials are corrugated roof sheets, bargeboards and cement wall panels, and people generally contact us about block garages and lean-to roofs.
In Martins Heron, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way, which can be removed together. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Your questions about garage roof removal in Martins Heron
Do older homes in Martins Heron have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Martins Heron may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Martins Heron and the area around Martins Heron station?
Yes, we cover Martins Heron, including the streets around Martins Heron station.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is my garage roof in Martins Heron 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.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Asbestos garage roofs around Martins Heron
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We work across Martins Heron and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Martins Heron is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work. We work right across the region, from Martins Heron to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Older houses in Martins Heron, near St Paul or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. For rented homes with garages close to Martins Heron station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in RG12 and SL5 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Martins Heron we cover include The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include LVS Ascot (0.9 miles east) and Ranelagh School (1.1 miles west)
The process
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep the area clear of everyone else. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. We plan garage roof jobs in Martins Heron for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
What we deal with in Martins Heron
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Lean-tos and carports
- Sheet garages
- Pieces of broken roof
Around Heath Lake, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Any exclusions
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
Afterwards
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Things not to do
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site