West Berkshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in RG17
We work across all of the RG17 postcode district, including Hungerford, Lambourn and Kintbury. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in RG17
Where we work in RG17
- Hungerford
- Lambourn
- Kintbury
- Upper Eddington
- Great Shefford
- Inkpen
- Eddington
- East Garston
- Chilton Foliat
- Lower Green
- Lambourn Woodlands
- Woodlands St Mary
- Inkpen Common
- Upper Lambourn
- Lower Denford
- Clapton
- East Garston Woodlands
- Eastbury
- Hell Corner
- Leverton
- Sheepdrove
- Shefford Woodlands
- Upper Green
- Upper Denford
- Bagshot
- East Shefford
Our services across RG17
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in West Berkshire
Every town in West Berkshire
Every area we cover
Asbestos garage roof removal in RG17: what to expect
Many garages built before 2000, in RG17 and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, and give you the waste paperwork. Typical jobs include old, cracked sheets and storm-damaged sheets, including cement gutters, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets.
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Cost
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Near you in Hungerford
Our work in Hungerford takes us near John O'Gaunt School, The Borough Arms and Hungerford Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Hungerford: Hungerford station. Green spaces within easy reach include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Garage roof removal in RG17
Across RG17, we remove roofs from single garages, doubles, blocks and lean-tos, in Hungerford, Lambourn and Kintbury and its smaller places. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RG17, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight.
Hungerford: Around Kintbury Newt Ponds, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together. If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A4 and A338, tell us about parking and access. Late-December sunset in Hungerford is about 4:00pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
For businesses and landlords in RG17
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in RG17, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Choosing the right option
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Looking after things afterwards
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Keep pets and children inside
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it does not:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
FAQs for RG17
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
A test is the only way to be sure, though grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000 often is asbestos cement. We can take a sample without going on the roof.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Typically not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
- 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