Reading · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Play Hatch
Any pre-2000 building in Play Hatch may contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Single and double garage roofs
- Lean-tos and carports
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Asbestos garage roof removal near Play Hatch
Many garages built before 2000, in Play Hatch and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, and give you the waste paperwork. Typical jobs include garage blocks and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs, including bargeboards, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets.
Garages around Play Hatch may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
Garage roof removal around Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. In Play Hatch, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Play Hatch is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
In Play Hatch, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Around Sonning Hill, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once.
For garage roof jobs in RG4, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Play Hatch, we also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Play Hatch include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Shoulder of Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Play Hatch
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Pieces of broken roof
- Lean-to roofs
For rented homes with garages close to Reading station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Any exclusions
Step by step
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Garage roof removal in Play Hatch is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, 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
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Your options compared
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the roof is fragile, so there is a serious falls risk too. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Play Hatch
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
After the job
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Let us know where we can park
- Give us a rough size
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Things not to do
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Keep weight off the roof.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Play Hatch questions
My garage in Play Hatch 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 older homes in Play Hatch have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Play Hatch can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Places near Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site