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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Shirley, Southampton
Need garage roof removal in Shirley? We work across Shirley and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garages being knocked down
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Asbestos garage roof removal in Shirley
For businesses and landlords in Shirley
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Shirley
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Shirley all have roofs like these. Tell us the size and send photos. From carport roofs and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs, we cover ridge pieces, bargeboards and cement wall panels.
In towns and villages like Shirley, many garages are detached and reached by a drive, so access is typically simple to plan. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What else we do in Shirley
The process
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Garage roof removal in Shirley is planned around daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the garage
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- You get the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Garage roofs in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We work across Shirley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
For rented homes with garages close to Millbrook (Hants) station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Around Testwood Lakes, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. The sea is within about 3 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road; we cover every one. Shirley sits on or near the A3057; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Shirley, we cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Shirley is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Shirley includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Regents Park Community College (within half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Different materials need a different approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
FAQs for Shirley
Do you work near Millbrook (Hants) station?
Yes, we cover Shirley and the area towards Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south.
Do you cover Shirley from London?
Shirley is about 70 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Size, access and condition decide, though a single garage is typically quick once we are set up.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Normally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it must still be done properly.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How we price garage roof removal
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Looking after things afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Materials we deal with
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Which option is right?
What about painting or overcladding? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note