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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Shortheath
Found something that might be asbestos in Shortheath? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Pieces of broken roof
- Lean-to roofs
- Single and double garage roofs
Need garage roof removal in Shortheath?
Asbestos garage roof removal near Shortheath
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they will not take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. People often contact us about block garages and storm-damaged sheets, involving corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and bargeboards.
Rural garages near Shortheath are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Shortheath
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Single garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Old, cracked sheets
- Lean-to roofs
Properties near Farnham Heath may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Shortheath
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
What affects the price in Shortheath
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Materials we deal with
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets don’t crack.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
How we work
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. We plan garage roof jobs in Shortheath for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shortheath, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Towns and villages near Shortheath
Garage roof removal around Shortheath
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shortheath contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. Shortheath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you are a landlord with garages near Farnham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. If the garage opens onto a main road such as the B3384, tell us about parking and access. Shortheath is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of the GU9 and GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Shortheath. Shortheath sits on or near the B3384; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
Your options compared
Very cheap garage roof quotes can mean shortcuts: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Ask for the waste paperwork. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Shortheath: your questions answered
Could my house in Shortheath contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Shortheath?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. We can test a sample.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note