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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Portswood
Asbestos garage roof removal across Portswood and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Block garages
- Sheet garages
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About our asbestos garage roof removal in Portswood
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across Portswood. Tell us the size and send photos. We often deal with corrugated roof sheets, cement gutters and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are pieces of broken roof and old, cracked sheets.
In a smaller place like Portswood, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Portswood, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Duty holders and landlords in Portswood
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Asbestos garage roofs around Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Portswood as part of Southampton, whatever the size of the job. Portswood is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
In Portswood, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Around Netley Common, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Portswood is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs. The sea is within about 2 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Wherever your property is in SO17, SO14 and SO18, garage roof removal is available. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A335 and A3035, Portswood is easy for us to reach. We also carry out garage roof jobs in St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Schools near Portswood include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find South Western Arms (within half a mile south-east)
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Common questions in Portswood
How far is Portswood from London?
We cover Portswood, about 69 miles from central London.
Do you work near St Denys station?
Yes, we cover Portswood, including the streets around St Denys station.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is my garage roof in Portswood asbestos?
A test is the only way to be sure, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can take a sample without going on the roof.
The scope of garage roof removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
Options to consider in Portswood
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
How it works
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. In December, it’s dark in Portswood by about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- You get a written quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Why people call us in Portswood
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Garage blocks
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages due for demolition
For garages on or near the A335 and A3035, let us know where we can load.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
After the job
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Tell us about parking and access
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note