West Sussex · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Tangmere, West Sussex
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Tangmere and West Sussex: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Single garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Storm-damaged sheets
Get a quote for Tangmere
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Tangmere
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they will not take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. From garage blocks and garage conversions, we cover ridge pieces, corrugated roof sheets and cement gutters and more.
In a smaller place like Tangmere, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, so access is typically simple to plan. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Places near Tangmere
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are generally asbestos cement too.
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
The scope of garage roof removal
To be clear about the scope:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
Step by step
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Tangmere is about 4:00pm, 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
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
Your options compared
DIY garage roof removal? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the roof is fragile, so there is a serious falls risk too. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Things not to do
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
FAQs for Tangmere
Do you work near Chichester station?
Yes, we cover Tangmere and the area towards Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west.
How far is Tangmere from London?
Tangmere is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels as well as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Normally, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Photos help us check.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How long will the job take?
Size, access and condition decide, though a single garage is typically quick once we are set up.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Garage roofs in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For garage roof jobs in Tangmere, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Tangmere to Brighton (26 miles away).
Older houses in Tangmere, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Around Levin Down, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. The sea is within about 6 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Here we cover the PO20 and PO18 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. From Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Tangmere, we also cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
For businesses and landlords in Tangmere
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
For managing agents and freeholders in Tangmere, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Tangmere
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Double garages
- Lean-tos and carports
- Block garages
- Old, cracked sheets
If you let a house with a garage near Chichester station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site