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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Whitley
Worried about asbestos in Whitley? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Carport roofs
- Garages being knocked down
- Single and double garage roofs
Get a quote for Whitley
What happens next
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed together.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Avoid these
Keep weight off the roof.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Whitley
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Taking it off is generally the start of a new roof or conversion. People often contact us about garages before a new roof or conversion and roofs to clear before demolition, including cement gutters, downpipes and ridge pieces.
Homes in areas like Whitley often have a garage plus sheds or lean-tos with similar roofs, which can be removed together. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Whitley (RG2, RG1, RG19)
- Region
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Properties in Whitley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Whitley is one of 34 places in Reading where we work.
Across Whitley, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Properties near Longwater may have outbuildings as well as a garage.
Anywhere in RG2, RG1 and RG19, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whitley include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find World Turned Upside Down pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Whitley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What affects the price in Whitley
Quotes vary because of:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- The parking area
Send us the address in Whitley, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage blocks
- Lean-to roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
If you’re a landlord with garages near Reading Green Park station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The documents you will receive
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
Nearby places to Whitley
What else we do in Whitley
Questions from Whitley
Do older homes in Whitley have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Whitley and the area around Reading Green Park station?
Yes, we cover Whitley and the area towards Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What it might be made of
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
What happens
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards. In December, it’s dark in Whitley by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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