Hampshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for New Alresford
Buildings in New Alresford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Garages in a row or block
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Roofs to clear before demolition
Need garage roof removal in New Alresford?
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
About our asbestos garage roof removal in New Alresford
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Taking it off is generally the start of a new roof or conversion. People often contact us about garages before a new roof or conversion and concrete-panel garages, including cement wall panels, cement gutters and bargeboards.
In areas like New Alresford, many garages are detached and reached by a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- New Alresford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
New Alresford garages: local notes
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in New Alresford contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Older houses in New Alresford, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Garages on busy roads like the B3046 and B3047 need loading planned in advance.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or the roads around them. Main roads around New Alresford include the B3046 and B3047, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside New Alresford, we cover Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse.
- Local schools include Perins School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Running Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
The process
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Late-December sunset in New Alresford is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your questions about garage roof removal in New Alresford
Is asbestos common in New Alresford homes?
Any home in New Alresford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is New Alresford from London?
New Alresford is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Is my garage roof in New Alresford asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. We can test a sample.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work in New Alresford?
We do: New Alresford is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Why people call us in New Alresford
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garages due for demolition
- Garages due a new roof
- Block garages
- Lean-tos and carports
Properties near Shutts Copse may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The documents you’ll receive
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Towns and villages near New Alresford
More for properties in New Alresford
Options to consider in New Alresford
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; cracks, leaks or a conversion generally mean removal. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
After we have finished in New Alresford
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris before we leave.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Give us a rough size
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Things not to do
Never cut or break the sheets.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
For businesses and landlords in New Alresford
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in New Alresford, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note