Hampshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Shobley, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Shobley? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Garages due a new roof
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Prefab garages with cement walls
Need garage roof removal in Shobley?
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Shobley properties
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they won’t take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. People often contact us about garages in a row or block and sheet garages, involving corrugated roof sheets, cement gutters and ridge pieces.
In towns and villages like Shobley, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Shobley (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Re-roofing is normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
Asbestos garage roofs around Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Shobley is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. Shobley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Around Linbrook Lake, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. Shobley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in BH24 start with the postcode and some photos. For properties just outside Shobley, we cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shobley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Where asbestos turns up
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
In older properties, we often see:
- Sheet garages
- Lean-tos and carports
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Block garages
In Shobley, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What happens next
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed together.
Once we are done:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Let us know where we can park
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
How it works
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Garage roof removal in Shobley is planned around daylight: sunset is about 4:05pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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What it might be made of
Roof felt
We will tell you if it needs testing.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Places near Shobley
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Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Shobley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Questions from Shobley
Do you cover small places like Shobley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
My garage in Shobley has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work in Shobley?
We do: our area includes Shobley and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
How long will the job take?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is typically quick once we’re set up.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site