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Asbestos removal and surveys in PO4
Asbestos removal and surveys across PO4, covering Milton, Portsmouth and Southsea. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos surveys and removal in PO4
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What we do in PO4
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos garage roof removal in PO4: what to expect
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. People often contact us about single garages and concrete-panel garages, involving cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes.
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Pricing in PO4
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Identify first, remove only when needed
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Landmarks near Milton
In Milton, that can mean a property near St Edmund's Catholic School, Meon Junior School and The Milton Arms. Other local landmarks include Church of St James (within half a mile south-east) and Mary Rose School (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Milton is Fratton station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Milton includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles south-west)
Garage roofs across PO4
Garage roof jobs in PO4 include singles, doubles and blocks, in Southsea, Milton and Baffins and its smaller places. Around 6 places in PO4 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Milton: Properties near Milton Locks may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. In Milton, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Late-December sunset in Milton is about 4:00pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
What affects the price in PO4
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Options to consider in PO4
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What is not included
After we have finished in PO4
We clear up and check for fragments.
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Give us a rough size
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Plan the new roof before removal
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Why people call us in PO4
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garages due a new roof
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garage blocks
Common questions in PO4
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot 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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site