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Asbestos removal and surveys in RG31
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across RG31, from Tilehurst, Little Heath and Calcot. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos help in RG31
Towns and villages in RG31
- Tilehurst
- Little Heath
- Calcot
- Beansheaf Farm
- Reading
- Norcot
- West Reading
- Tilehurst Within
- Horncastle
- Fords Farm
- Southcote
- Purley on Thames
- Mapledurham
Asbestos services in RG31
Send us photos 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 across RG31
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across RG31. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. Typical materials include corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and cement wall panels, and people normally contact us about carport roofs and double garages.
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
What you will pay
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Domestic and commercial work
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What’s near Tilehurst
We cover homes and workplaces around Round Copse, The Butchers Arms and Tilehurst Methodist Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Park Lane Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Tilehurst is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Garage roofs across RG31
Garages across RG31, from Reading, Norcot and Tilehurst to 1 villages and hamlets, often have corrugated cement roofs from before 2000. In towns they’re often in blocks; in villages, alongside outbuildings.
Tilehurst: For rented homes with garages close to Tilehurst station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Near open spaces such as Moor Copse Nature Reserve, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. In December, it’s dark in Tilehurst by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
Options to consider in RG31
Be wary of a price that’s much lower than others: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Always ask for the consignment note.
Comparing quotes
- What isn’t included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Looking after things afterwards
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
- Tell us about parking and access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Never cut or break the sheets.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Why people call us in RG31
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Single garages
- Sheet garages
- Block garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
FAQs for RG31
How long will the job take?
A single garage is typically a short job, but access, size and condition make a difference.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
A test is the only way to be sure, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note