Hampshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Romsey
Any pre-2000 building in Romsey may contain asbestos. We offer careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Garages being knocked down
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos garage roof removal in Romsey
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Romsey
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Romsey tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Whether it’s broken sheets after high winds and prefab garages with cement walls, we cover corrugated roof sheets, bargeboards and ridge pieces.
In towns like Romsey, many garages from the post-war decades have cement roofs, which are now brittle with age. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Romsey (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Romsey
Do you cover Romsey and the area around Romsey station?
Yes. Romsey station is about 0.5 miles west of Romsey, and we cover both.
How far is Romsey from London?
We cover Romsey, about 69 miles from central London.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you cover Romsey?
Yes, we do: our area includes Romsey and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Which option is right?
What about painting or overcladding? 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.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it does not:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- High winds can delay roof work
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Garage roof removal around Romsey
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. If your garage roof job is in Romsey, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Garages on busy roads like the A27 and A3057 need loading planned in advance. For rented homes with garages close to Romsey station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
For garage roof jobs in SO51, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows; we cover every one. Main roads around Romsey include the A27 and A3057; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Romsey include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Looking after things afterwards
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Towns and villages near Romsey
What else we do in Romsey
What happens
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Late-December sunset in Romsey is about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Where asbestos turns up
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Hampshire still have them.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garages due for demolition
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages due a new roof
Older houses in Romsey, near St Swithun's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which is sometimes tested too.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- 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