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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in West Ashling, West Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in West Ashling? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages in a row or block
- Sheet garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for West Ashling
Garage roof removal around West Ashling
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in West Ashling, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. West Ashling is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Across West Ashling, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. If you are a landlord with garages near Bosham station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over PO18 and the streets around it. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close. We also carry out garage roof jobs in East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Asbestos garage roof removal for West Ashling properties
Removal leaves the garage open to the weather, so have the replacement roof planned first. Mention your plans when you get in touch. People often contact us about broken sheets after high winds and garages in a row or block, including downpipes, ridge pieces and cement wall panels.
In areas like West Ashling, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you run a business from older premises in West Ashling, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Why people call us in West Ashling
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garages due for demolition
- Double garages
Near open spaces such as Stoke Down, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- VAT, clearly stated
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in West Ashling is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
Common questions in West Ashling
How far is West Ashling from London?
West Ashling is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
My garage in West Ashling has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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.
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that’s much lower than others: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Always ask for the consignment note. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in West Ashling
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
After the job
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Once we’re done:
- Give us a rough size
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Keep pets and children inside
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Avoid these
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Never cut or break the sheets.
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Materials we deal with
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site