Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Wellow
Found something that might be asbestos in Wellow? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages in a row or block
- Garage conversions
Asbestos garage roof removal near Wellow
For businesses and landlords in Wellow
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Asbestos garage roof removal near Wellow
Removing cement roof sheets is normally non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical jobs include carport roofs and single and double garage roofs, including bargeboards, cement gutters and ridge pieces.
In places like Wellow, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Wellow (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Garage roof removal in Wellow is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- 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
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure we can get to the area
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
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.
Garage roof removal around Wellow
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Wellow and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Wellow to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Around Compton Down, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. Wellow is within about 4 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Wherever your property is in PO41, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Wellow, we cover Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Wellow is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets don’t crack.
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
The scope of garage roof removal
A few things to be aware of:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Wellow
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
Other services in Wellow
Choosing the right option
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; cracks, leaks or a conversion generally mean removal. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Wellow
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Wellow
Is asbestos common in Wellow homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Wellow may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Are garage roofs in Wellow generally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How we price garage roof removal
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Wellow
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Double garages
- Carport roofs
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Roofs to clear before demolition
In Wellow, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site