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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in St Mary's, Southampton
Buildings in St Mary's built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Block garages
- Garages due a new roof
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Asbestos garage roof removal in St Mary's
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Whether it’s garages due a new roof and block garages, we deal with downpipes, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets and more.
In St Mary's, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in St Mary's, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
These come up again and again:
- Garages due for demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garages in a row or block
- Pieces of broken roof
Properties near Netley Common may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
Before you book anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What isn’t included
- Whether the job needs notifying
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos garage roofs around St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. Homes, landlords and businesses in St Mary's contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. St Mary's is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
Across St Mary's, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. If you’re a landlord with garages near Southampton Central station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. St Mary's is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. St Mary's is within about a mile of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Wherever your property is in SO14, SO15 and SO18, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to St Mary's we cover include Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Joiners pub (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near St Mary's
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Choosing the right option
Remove it or leave it? If it’s sound and you’re not planning work, it can stay; cracks, leaks or a conversion normally mean removal. The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in St Mary's
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
St Mary's questions
Do you work near Southampton Central station?
Yes. Southampton Central station is about 0.8 miles west of St Mary's, and we cover both.
How far is St Mary's from London?
St Mary's is about 70 miles from central London, well within our area.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
A single garage is generally a short job, though access and condition affect it.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels as well as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How it works
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else comes near. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. In December, it’s dark in St Mary's by about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- You get a written quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in St Mary's
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site