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Asbestos removal and surveys in PO31
Planning work on an older property in PO31? We work in Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos removal in PO31
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos garage roof removal in PO31: what to expect
You can’t stand on an asbestos cement roof: they won’t take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Typical materials include corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are lean-to roofs and single and double garage roofs.
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
What it costs in PO31
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in PO31
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Around Cowes
Jobs here are often close to Isle of Wight Studio School, Cowes Enterprise College and St. Faith's Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Painters Arms (0.5 miles north-east) and Cowes Primary School (less than half a mile north). Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and West Cowes Castle (0.7 miles north). Open spaces near Cowes include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Garages we deal with in PO31
From Cowes, Barton and Hunny Hill to its villages, PO31 has many older garages with cement roofs. In towns they’re often in blocks; in villages, alongside outbuildings. Around 9 places in PO31 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Cowes: In Cowes, many garages and sheds were added decades ago. For garages on or near the A3020 and B3320, let us know where we can load. Garage roof removal in Cowes is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
Why people call us in PO31
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages being knocked down
- Single and double garage roofs
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The documents you will receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in PO31 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
FAQs for PO31
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, with paperwork for your records.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site