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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Shalfleet
Asbestos garage roof removal across Shalfleet, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Asbestos garage roof removal near Shalfleet
Asbestos garage roof removal in Shalfleet
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. Whether it’s garages due for demolition and carport roofs, we deal with bargeboards, ridge pieces and corrugated roof sheets.
In a village like Shalfleet, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. Garage roof removal in Shalfleet is planned around daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- 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
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
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.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Shalfleet garages: local notes
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Shalfleet range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Shalfleet to Southampton (15 miles away).
Older houses in Shalfleet, near Church of St. Michael the Archangel or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. The sea is within about 6 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. That could mean a property on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way, wherever it is in Shalfleet. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Shalfleet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Choosing the right option
Removal first, then the new roof, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. 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.
FAQs for Shalfleet
Is asbestos common in Shalfleet homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shalfleet can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Are garage roofs in Shalfleet usually asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Send photos and we’ll advise.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Shalfleet
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.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Sheet garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Block garages
Properties near Westover Down may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together.
Before you book anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it does not:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
What it might be made of
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
More for properties in Shalfleet
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site