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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Somerton, Oxfordshire
Asbestos garage roof removal across Somerton and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Sheet garages
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages being knocked down
Asbestos garage roof removal in Somerton
After the job
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so book the new roof in good time.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
Avoid these
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Never cut or break the sheets.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Somerton
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. Common materials are bargeboards, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes, and people normally contact us about old, cracked sheets and block garages.
Garages around Somerton may be bigger than in towns, so tell us the size and send photos. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Somerton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Somerton contact us for garage roof jobs. Somerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Across Somerton, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road, wherever it is in Somerton. Close by, we cover Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
For businesses and landlords in Somerton
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How it works
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. In December, it’s dark in Somerton by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Somerton
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
Materials we deal with
Roof felt
We’ll tell you if it needs testing.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Towns and villages near Somerton
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Somerton: your questions answered
How far is Somerton from London?
We cover Somerton, about 60 miles from central London.
Could my house in Somerton contain asbestos?
If your home in Somerton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site