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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in West Itchenor, West Sussex
Asbestos garage roof removal in West Itchenor: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Sheet garages
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Garage conversions
Asbestos garage roof removal in West Itchenor
Asbestos garage roof removal in West Itchenor
Many garages built before 2000, in West Itchenor and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, and give you the waste paperwork. We often deal with cement gutters, corrugated roof sheets and cement wall panels, and people usually contact us about lean-tos and carports and brittle, leaking roofs.
Garages around West Itchenor may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in West Itchenor
If you run a business from older premises in West Itchenor, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Options to consider in West Itchenor
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Places near West Itchenor
Other services in West Itchenor
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
West Itchenor garages: local notes
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For garage roof jobs in West Itchenor, tell us about parking and access. We work in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For rented homes with garages close to Bosham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Across West Itchenor, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. West Itchenor is within about 6 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of PO20. Whether your property is on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Pilsey Island.
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
What affects the price in West Itchenor
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
After we’ve finished in West Itchenor
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
What we deal with in West Itchenor
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages in a row or block
- Lean-to roofs
Around Pilsey Island, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores.
Before booking anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How it works
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan garage roof jobs in West Itchenor for daylight: sunset is about 4:00pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Your questions about garage roof removal in West Itchenor
How far is West Itchenor from London?
West Itchenor is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in West Itchenor contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you cover West Itchenor?
Yes, West Itchenor is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site