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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Steephill, Isle of Wight
Buildings in Steephill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Sheet garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
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Asbestos garage roof removal in Steephill
Many garages built before 2000, in Steephill and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, and give you the waste paperwork. Common materials are cement gutters, corrugated roof sheets and ridge pieces, and people normally contact us about old, cracked sheets and garages due a new roof.
Rural garages near Steephill are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Steephill (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Give us a rough size
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Never cut or break the sheets.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
For businesses and landlords in Steephill
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Steephill questions
Do older homes in Steephill have asbestos?
Any home in Steephill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Steephill?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
How long will the job take?
A single garage is typically a short job, though access and condition affect it.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Also near Steephill
Garage roof removal around Steephill
Steephill is about 3 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Steephill is within our the Isle of Wight area, whatever the size of the job. Steephill is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Older houses in Steephill, near Church of St. Alban-the-martyr or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. Around St Boniface Down, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. Steephill is within about 2 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
For garage roof jobs in PO38, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Love Lane, Steephill Road and Castle Court or a nearby road, we can help. With the A3055 close by, Steephill is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Ventnor (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Nettlecombe (2 miles north-west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Bonchurch (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
Steephill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Longshoremans Museum (0.6 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (0.7 miles north) and St Catherine's School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.8 miles east)
- Local facilities include South Wight (1.2 miles north-east)
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
What happens
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then take the waste away. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards. Late-December sunset in Steephill is about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Records for your files
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which is sometimes tested too.
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Steephill:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A3055, tell us about parking and access.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note