Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Moortown
Looking for garage roof removal in Moortown? We cover Moortown and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Garages due a new roof
- Sheet garages
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Need garage roof removal in Moortown?
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Moortown, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Moortown
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Typical jobs include old, cracked sheets and sheet garages, including corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and cement gutters.
Garages around Moortown may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Moortown (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
The scope of garage roof removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- High winds can delay roof work
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Weighing up your options
Removal first, then the new roof, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
After the job
We clear up and check for fragments.
Once we are done:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Give us a rough size
- Tell us about parking and access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Avoid these
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
Typical jobs in Moortown include:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
- Single garages
Older houses in Moortown, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Garage roof removal in Moortown is planned around daylight: sunset is about 4:05pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Towns and villages near Moortown
What else we do in Moortown
FAQs for Moortown
Do older homes in Moortown have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Moortown?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
How long will the job take?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is typically quick once we are set up.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Moortown garages: local notes
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Moortown is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Moortown is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Brighstone Down, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of PO30. Your property could be on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Moortown, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Brighstone Village Museum (under half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Bishops pub (under half a mile south)
- 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