Wokingham · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Reading
Asbestos garage roof removal in Reading and across Wokingham: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Asbestos garage roof removal near Reading
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Reading
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across Reading. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. From garage blocks and sheet garages, we cover cement gutters, downpipes and cement wall panels.
Across Reading, we remove roofs from single garages, doubles and blocks, often before a new roof or a conversion. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
What it might be made of
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
The scope of garage roof removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Options to consider in Reading
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Typical garage roof jobs in Reading
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Carport roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
- Single garages
- Garages being knocked down
If you are a landlord with garages near Reading West station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you will receive
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Afterwards
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the waste paperwork
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Things not to do
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Nearby places to Reading
What else we do in Reading
Reading garages: local notes
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Properties in Reading range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Near open spaces such as Fobney Island Wetland Reserve, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. Older houses in Reading, near All Nations Christian Centre or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
We cover garage roof jobs across the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Reading sits on or near the A4 and A33, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (under half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Reading include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
How we work
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. Parking close by makes the day easier. Garage roof removal in Reading is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- 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
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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Reading: your questions answered
Do older homes in Reading have asbestos?
If your home in Reading was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Reading West station?
Yes. Reading West station is about 0.7 miles north-west of Reading, and we cover both.
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.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How long will the job take?
Size, access and condition decide, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site