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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Portfield, West Sussex
Buildings in Portfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Single and double garage roofs
Get a quote for Portfield
Which option is right?
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Portfield
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. Typical materials include corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and ridge pieces, and people normally contact us about lean-tos and carports and single garages.
Homes in areas like Portfield often have a garage plus sheds or lean-tos with similar roofs, which can be removed together. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Portfield garages: local notes
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Portfield contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. Portfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Stoke Down, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. In Portfield, many garages and sheds were added decades ago. The sea is within about 6 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in PO19, PO20 and PO18 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Portfield sits on or near the A259 and A285, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Portfield, we also cover Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Portfield include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
How we price garage roof removal
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How it works
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Garage roof removal in Portfield is planned around daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- 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
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
After the job
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Give us a rough size
Don’ts
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Keep weight off the roof.
Materials, one by one
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Portfield
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
Questions from Portfield
How far is Portfield from London?
We cover Portfield, about 54 miles from central London.
My garage in Portfield has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
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Why people call us in Portfield
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
Typical jobs in Portfield include:
- Garages due for demolition
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
If you are a landlord with garages near Chichester station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note