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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Stubbles
Need garage roof removal in Stubbles? We cover Stubbles and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Garage conversions
- Lean-tos and carports
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Get a quote for Stubbles
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Stubbles
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Stubbles tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. We often deal with bargeboards, ridge pieces and downpipes, and people usually contact us about garages due for demolition and garage conversions.
In a village like Stubbles, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Stubbles (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around Stubbles
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Stubbles has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Stubbles is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Stubbles to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Near open spaces such as Hartslock, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. If you let a house with a garage near Goring & Streatley station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Stubbles is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs 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 RG8. Other places close to Stubbles we cover include Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stubbles include Hartslock.
What happens next
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Avoid these
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. We plan garage roof jobs in Stubbles for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- You get the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Stubbles questions
Do you cover small places like Stubbles?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Stubbles and the area around Goring & Streatley station?
Yes. Goring & Streatley station is about 3.1 miles north-east of Stubbles, and we cover both.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
For businesses and landlords in Stubbles
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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.
Options to consider in Stubbles
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. 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.
How we work in Stubbles
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which need careful clearing.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Sheet garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Garage conversions
Across Stubbles, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What isn’t included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What paperwork you get
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site