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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Northam
Asbestos garage roof removal across Northam, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Pieces of broken roof
Need garage roof removal in Northam?
Asbestos garage roof removal in Northam
Once the roof is off, the garage is open, so have the replacement roof planned first. Mention your plans when you get in touch. Common materials are corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and cement gutters, and people typically contact us about broken sheets after high winds and single and double garage roofs.
In Northam, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of garage roof removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
FAQs for Northam
Is asbestos common in Northam homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Northam and the area around Bitterne station?
Yes, we cover Northam and the area towards Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is normally quick once we’re set up.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Duty holders and landlords in Northam
If your business premises in Northam were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Northam, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What we deal with in Northam
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Southampton still have them.
These come up again and again:
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages due for demolition
- Old, cracked sheets
- Carport roofs
Older houses in Northam, near Church of St Augustine or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Any exclusions
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Garage roofs in Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Northam, just send the postcode. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
Near open spaces such as Netley Common, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. If you’re a landlord with garages near Bitterne station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs. Northam is within about 2 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in SO14, SO19 and SO18 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Northam include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which is sometimes tested too.
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Afterwards
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
Once we’re done:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- File the waste paperwork
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Give us a rough size
Things not to do
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
Send us the address in Northam, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
How it works
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Garage roof removal in Northam is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- 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
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site