West Berkshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Ryeish Green, West Berkshire
Asbestos garage roof removal in Ryeish Green and across West Berkshire: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garages being knocked down
- Lean-to roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Ryeish Green
How we work
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In December, it’s dark in Ryeish Green by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Asbestos garage roof removal in Ryeish Green
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. From pieces of broken roof and garages due a new roof, we deal with downpipes, cement wall panels and cement gutters and more.
In a village like Ryeish Green, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Ryeish Green (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let us know where we can park
Don’ts
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Asbestos garage roofs around Ryeish Green
Ryeish Green is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Ryeish Green, just send the postcode. Ryeish Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
For rented homes with garages close to Reading Green Park station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Across Ryeish Green, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over RG7 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile north-west), Shinfield (1 mile north-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north) and Whitley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (3.5 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ryeish Green include Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Ryeish Green include Ryeish Green School (under half a mile west) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Carport roofs
- Single and double garage roofs
- Garage conversions
Near open spaces such as Longwater, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- Whether VAT is included
- What isn’t included
Places near Ryeish Green
What else we do in Ryeish Green
Materials, one by one
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Your options compared
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Ryeish Green
If you run a business from older premises in Ryeish Green, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is usually a separate job
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Ryeish Green: your questions answered
Do you cover Ryeish Green from London?
We cover Ryeish Green, about 38 miles from central London.
Do you work near Reading Green Park station?
Yes, we cover Ryeish Green and the area towards Reading Green Park station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
A test is the only way to be sure, though grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000 often is asbestos cement. We can take a sample without going on the roof.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Normally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Photos help us check.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note