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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Thornhill, Southampton
Asbestos garage roof removal in Thornhill, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Garages being knocked down
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Asbestos garage roof removal for Thornhill
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Thornhill
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they can give way underfoot. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Typical materials include cement gutters, bargeboards and cement wall panels, and people generally contact us about garages due for demolition and garages due a new roof.
In Thornhill, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way, which can be removed together. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Garage roof removal around Thornhill
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Thornhill, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Thornhill is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
For rented homes with garages close to Sholing station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. For garages on or near the A334, let us know where we can load. The sea is within about 3 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
For garage roof jobs in SO19, SO18 and SO30, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Thornhill include the A334; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Thornhill is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Thornhill include Netley Common.
- Schools near Thornhill include Woodlands Community College (0.6 miles north) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.8 miles west)
Why people call us in Thornhill
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Block garages
- Garages due a new roof
Near open spaces such as Netley Common, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Thornhill
Other services in Thornhill
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it’s useful when you sell.
Once we’re done:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep pets and children inside
- Book your roofer in advance
Don’ts
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Roof felt
We’ll say if it should be tested.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Thornhill must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- High winds can delay roof work
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
Common questions in Thornhill
Do you cover Thornhill and the area around Sholing station?
Yes, we cover Thornhill and the area towards Sholing station, about 1.4 miles south-west.
Do you cover Thornhill from London?
Thornhill is about 68 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is my garage roof in Thornhill asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How we work
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then take the waste away. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Thornhill is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Always ask for the consignment note. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Thornhill
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site