Hampshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Shawford
Looking for garage roof removal in Shawford? We cover Shawford and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garages due a new roof
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Prefab garages with cement walls
Asbestos garage roof removal in Shawford
Asbestos garage roof removal for Shawford properties
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Shawford all have roofs like these. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. Common materials are bargeboards, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets, and people generally contact us about storm-damaged sheets and lean-tos and carports.
In places like Shawford, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Shawford (SO21)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Garage roofs in Shawford
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Shawford as part of Hampshire, for garage roof jobs of every size. Shawford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Shawford to Southampton (8 miles away).
Across Shawford, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs. Near open spaces such as Hockley Meadows, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. From Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Afterwards
File the waste paperwork: it’s useful when you sell.
Once we’re done:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
What to avoid
Never cut or break the sheets.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Step by step
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. We plan garage roof jobs in Shawford for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Which option is right?
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Shawford: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Shawford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Are garage roofs in Shawford normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Generally not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Different materials need a different approach
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
Where asbestos turns up
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Lean-to roofs
- Garage conversions
- Garages due for demolition
- Single garages
If you’re a landlord with garages near Shawford station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Also near Shawford
What else we do in Shawford
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site