Hampshire · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Upper Common, Hampshire
Asbestos garage roof removal across Upper Common and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages in a row or block
- Garage conversions
- Sheet garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Upper Common
Asbestos garage roof removal in Upper Common
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include carport roofs and garages due a new roof, involving cement gutters, corrugated roof sheets and cement wall panels.
Rural garages near Upper Common are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Upper Common: your questions answered
How far is Upper Common from London?
We cover Upper Common, about 48 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Upper Common homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Upper Common may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
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How we price garage roof removal
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Why people call us in Upper Common
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
- Pieces of broken roof
Across Upper Common, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
What happens next
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Avoid these
Keep weight off the roof.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
How we work
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Upper Common is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Describe the garage
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Asbestos garage roofs around Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We work across Upper Common and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Upper Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Upper Common to Reading (about 18 miles away).
Near open spaces such as Farleigh Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. If you are a landlord with garages near Basingstoke station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Upper Common, we cover Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Common includes Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note