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Asbestos removal and surveys in SO19
Found something that might be asbestos in SO19? We work in Southampton, Thornhill and Itchen and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SO19
Places in SO19
- Southampton
- Thornhill
- Itchen
- Sholing
- Woolston
- Weston
- Peartree Green
- Eastleigh
- Midanbury
- Harefield
- Bitterne Park
- Bitterne
- Northam
Services in SO19
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Nearby postcode districts
Elsewhere in Southampton
Towns and villages in Southampton
Areas we cover
How asbestos garage roof removal works in SO19
You cannot 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. We often deal with downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are garages before a new roof or conversion and lean-tos and carports.
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Cost
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Local landmarks in Southampton
Locally, our jobs take us close to Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park. Also close by are Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Southampton: St Denys station. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
SO19: garages, outbuildings and roofs
Garages across SO19, from Eastleigh, Midanbury and Thornhill to 0 villages and hamlets, often have corrugated cement roofs from before 2000. In towns they’re often in blocks; in villages, alongside outbuildings. 13 of the places we cover in SO19 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Southampton: For garages on or near the A27 and A33, let us know where we can load. For rented homes with garages close to St Denys station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Garage roof removal in Southampton is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, in June not until about 9:25pm.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Looking after things afterwards
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed together.
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Let us know where we can park
- File the waste paperwork
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
What it might be made of
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in SO19
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
These are some of the things we deal with in SO19:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garage blocks
- Single and double garage roofs
Common questions in SO19
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Typically not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is my garage roof in SO19 asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. A sample test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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