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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Pickhurst
Asbestos garage roof removal across Pickhurst, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Block garages
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Single and double garage roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in Pickhurst
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Pickhurst
Many garages built before 2000, in Pickhurst and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, with a consignment note for your records. People often contact us about garage blocks and double garages, including ridge pieces, downpipes and cement gutters.
In areas like Pickhurst, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials we deal with
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
What happens next
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed together.
Once we’re done:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Things not to do
Keep weight off the roof.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Asbestos garage roofs around Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Pickhurst, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 17 miles away.
Properties near The Mens may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. Pickhurst is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. For properties just outside Pickhurst, we cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pickhurst includes The Mens.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
Common questions in Pickhurst
Is asbestos common in Pickhurst homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Pickhurst can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Is my garage roof in Pickhurst asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000 often is asbestos cement. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Towns and villages near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
How it works
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. Garage roof removal in Pickhurst is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note