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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Asbestos garage roof removal for Northwood: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Garage conversions
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Double garages
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Asbestos garage roof removal near Northwood
Removing cement roof sheets is normally non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Common materials are corrugated roof sheets, cement gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are garages being knocked down and lean-to roofs.
In areas like Northwood, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Northwood (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Northwood
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Your options compared
Very cheap garage roof quotes can mean shortcuts: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Always ask for the consignment note. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
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Northwood questions
My garage in Northwood has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Northwood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with paperwork for your records.
Asbestos garage roofs around Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. In Northwood, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Across Northwood, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs. Northwood is within about 2 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of the PO31 postcode area. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, wherever it is in Northwood. Neighbouring places we cover include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Northwood is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Joy pub (within half a mile south-west)
The scope of garage roof removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Northwood by about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
For businesses and landlords in Northwood
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site