Wokingham · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Winnersh
Asbestos garage roof removal in Winnersh: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Block garages
- Concrete-panel garages
Asbestos garage roof removal near Winnersh
Asbestos garage roof removal for Winnersh properties
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Winnersh tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. From storm-damaged sheets and double garages, we cover cement wall panels, cement gutters and bargeboards.
In a smaller place like Winnersh, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Winnersh (RG41, RG10)
- Area hub
- Wokingham
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Winnersh
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.
For managing agents and freeholders in Winnersh, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Winnersh questions
Do you work near Winnersh station?
Yes. Winnersh station is close to the centre of Winnersh, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Winnersh have asbestos?
If your home in Winnersh was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels as well as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Asbestos garage roofs around Winnersh
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Winnersh has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Winnersh is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we work.
Around Lavells Lake, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. In Winnersh, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
Wherever your property is in RG41 and RG10, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Winnersh include the B3030; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Winnersh, we cover Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Winnersh has buildings from every era.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Local schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
Other services in Winnersh
Step by step
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then take the waste away. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In December, it’s dark in Winnersh by about 3:55pm, 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 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
- Tell us about parking and access
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Book your roofer in advance
Things not to do
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Typical garage roof jobs in Winnersh
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Winnersh include:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Lean-to roofs
- Block garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
For garages on or near the B3030, let us know where we can load.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What affects the price in Winnersh
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Which option is right?
Removal first, then the new roof, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site