I'm almost certain it's asbestos (or at least the chance is very high). The garage is a nasty prefab concrete affair, and the roof was original. The garage was built in the 1960s.
Asbestos Removal Cost - 18' x 10' Corrugated Garage Roof
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I'm almost certain it's asbestos (or at least the chance is very high). The garage is a nasty prefab concrete affair, and the roof was original. The garage was built in the 1960s.
Blue and brown asbestos were, white asbestos wasn't until 1999.
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interested to see the quotes you get if you dont mind sharing that is 
Be safe, no licking it!
Be safe, no licking it!
interested to see the quotes you get if you dont mind sharing that is
Be safe, no licking it!
But it tastes so nice.
I'll post the quotes prices up when I get some.
Soldato
and to think we used to throw it on fires when we were kids in the late 70's to watch it go pop. All the garages had these roofs round our way, before they got demolished or some kid fell through the roof lol.
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In Oxfordshire you can dispose of 6 sheets per visit for free. If you don't break it it will be quite safe to handle. The council normally requires you to bag the sheets first. But read the council website to be sure. Under no circumstances should you break it up and do not use a vacuum cleaner on any powder. If you see any powder simply damp it with a water spray and use a dust pan to transfer to a bag.
If in doubt use a contractor but expect to pay through the nose for dubious quality.
If in doubt use a contractor but expect to pay through the nose for dubious quality.
I had to repair a big hole in my garage where some idiot had gone through it (never found out who) took the roofing firm ages to find some sheets as it is not readily available any more. I was told that there is less than 3% asbestos in the stuff. You can take it to the local tip no problem. Wrap it up in plastic bags n jobs a goodun.
check the your local council website to see if they will take it. I did the exact same thing about 3 years ago when I replaced the old garage with a new one and I just double bagged the sheets without breaking them up and wetted them a little before I started. If you have it in the garden them it would just be a simple task.
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End of useful life?
I'm in the process of buying a house and we got a full survey done, it was costly but worth it as it's revealed a cement asbestos garage roof, which the surveyor has said "appears to be reaching the end of it's useful life" .. he's not qualified it more than that but did recommend its removal by a specialist.
I found this site to be in line with what other people are saying as rough costs: http://badasbestos.org.uk/asbestos-removal-cost.
Another good point is that removing a roof and replacing it are two completely different things; and costs!
I was given this website within a list of 'specialist contractors and approving bodies': http://www.arca.org.uk ... I'll more than likely obtain a quote from one of their accredited companies... and possibly also from the local surveying company that we used.
I would not recommend to anybody that they attempt to work with asbestos, new regulations were bought in April 2012 and companies who carry out these works require certification and insurance: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/regulations.htm
I'm in the process of buying a house and we got a full survey done, it was costly but worth it as it's revealed a cement asbestos garage roof, which the surveyor has said "appears to be reaching the end of it's useful life" .. he's not qualified it more than that but did recommend its removal by a specialist.
I found this site to be in line with what other people are saying as rough costs: http://badasbestos.org.uk/asbestos-removal-cost.
Another good point is that removing a roof and replacing it are two completely different things; and costs!
I was given this website within a list of 'specialist contractors and approving bodies': http://www.arca.org.uk ... I'll more than likely obtain a quote from one of their accredited companies... and possibly also from the local surveying company that we used.
I would not recommend to anybody that they attempt to work with asbestos, new regulations were bought in April 2012 and companies who carry out these works require certification and insurance: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/regulations.htm
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Don't remove yourself,you probably need to break the sheet to remove it, as fixings may be corroded, better get a specialist in to do the job.
If you do decide to diy, then a lot of councils want it wrapped & sealed in 1000 gauge plastic sheet.
Some recycling centre will only let you take so much.
If you do decide to diy, then a lot of councils want it wrapped & sealed in 1000 gauge plastic sheet.
Some recycling centre will only let you take so much.
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That's what I found, plus they will only accept 4 bags a year..
Just been through similar experience myself. Mines a 21ft X 11ft Supplied by Compton. The long cold winter basically finished the roof off with 5 or 6 panels having split for their full length. Garage was 16 years old so I was fairly confident roof was cast fibre cement as opposed to asbestos. But better safe than sorry so I gave them ring. They were pretty helpful, even though they'd been bought out and were no longer "Compton" as such. Nice kind girl emailed me some info, that said that Compton ceased using asbestos 1990 in all of the products bar one, which they supplied info on.
I thought cool, mine was supplied 1997 I'm sorted. Hmmm... maybe not quite... All the skip companies said if it looks vaguely like asbestos they treat it as such so instead of skip being £75 we're talking £200. Even with a test certificate some would still not take it. Test certificates cost from between £30 and £90 depending who you talk to.
It's also compounded by Compton using and old Profile 'P5' it's far harder to source and because of it people want nigh on £40 a sheet. and I'd need 16, so £640.
Anyway after a day ringing round and talking to various suppliers I swapped to 'P6' Profile (Which is Marley Eternit and far superior anyway) and sourced sheets for £12.6. Plus sheets are larger so needed less. So only 13 sheet's needed; ridges are slightly more expensive but I got the lot for £325.
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I ended up removing it myself after receiving an extortionate quote from one company local to me. Double wrapped it outdoors in the heaviest polythene I could buy and took it to the local tip. I fitted timber purlins, keeping the steel ties in place, and replaced the old roofing with green corrugated steel sheet at a cost all in of about 400 quid.
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I dropped lucky in the end. I mentioned it to local builder/friend and he shifted it for me. I think he just lost it in another demolition job. In truth I didn't ask too many questions as it was a favour. I priced up the corrugated steel and it was slightly more expensive but as a friend re-roofed it for me (cuz my ticker isn't up to me climbing and lifting) I went for the easiest, quickest method route for him, and just used all the existing steel frame-work and ties. It'll see me out I'm sure.
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The Garage roof on the house we bought recently is also corrugated Asbestos.
Seems like its just pinned/screwed into the overhead beams.
Surely if the screws and such are removed carefully then the "boards" can be
transported as is?
Was thinking of replacing it with just that nasty corrugated plastic until we have the cash to do the extension.
Like **** will I if it costs £800
It looks like fairly strong boards, must be for a roof surely?
If I had known this in advance I'd have pestered the sellers to get rid before we bought lol
We've just bought a house with corrugated asbestos roof on the garage. As long as its in one piece then its no problem. I knew about this and I intend to convert the garage so I just know it adds about £800 to the final bill. Or just bury it in the garden. I know someone who did the roof and garden at same time and just buried it. It won't hurt you once buried and who is going to check?
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I'm sure there is a lot you could bury in your garden, that doesn't mean it's a right or good thing to do.
What if some years later, it gets exposed and kids are playing on it? they could well be kicking asbestos up.
Leaving it on the garage would have meant it is visible, burying it is just creating a hidden health hazard.
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Asbestos is fine, you have correctly identified the hazard. As long as you don't sand it, drill it or lick it, what harm can it do?
Don't bother with replacing it until you do your extension.
Oh it seems you have already removed it. Good stuff.
I suspect the next Asbestos saga will be MDF filings.
Don't bother with replacing it until you do your extension.
Oh it seems you have already removed it. Good stuff.
I suspect the next Asbestos saga will be MDF filings.
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We've just bought a house with a broken asbestos garage roof.
Did a bit of research and the local tips here are happy to accept them as long as we phone ahead and have them double bagged in rubble bags.
Buy a washable Dickies coverall and the facemask/goggles from Screwfix and hey presto a whacking £800 saved.
Did a bit of research and the local tips here are happy to accept them as long as we phone ahead and have them double bagged in rubble bags.
Buy a washable Dickies coverall and the facemask/goggles from Screwfix and hey presto a whacking £800 saved.
well done to OP
I have an OCD ref Asbestos it does my head in - our garage roof also is Asbestos Concrete - I won't use it for that reason - even though I know theres no real risk
if I need to go in there I put on a PP3 Mask - ridiculous I know
btw - PP3 masks are cheap on amazon - about a tenner for ten disposable ones
btw on a similar note - our shed - felt came off a few weeks back in the wind - I've masked up and put it in the far corner or our garden till I seal it up in bags etc - but I've no idea what to do with it - I'd prob guess theres a 60/40 chance the backing has asbestos in it (as did most felt up to 90s I think ?) - I've no idea how old the shed is either
I have an OCD ref Asbestos it does my head in - our garage roof also is Asbestos Concrete - I won't use it for that reason - even though I know theres no real risk
if I need to go in there I put on a PP3 Mask - ridiculous I know
btw - PP3 masks are cheap on amazon - about a tenner for ten disposable ones
btw on a similar note - our shed - felt came off a few weeks back in the wind - I've masked up and put it in the far corner or our garden till I seal it up in bags etc - but I've no idea what to do with it - I'd prob guess theres a 60/40 chance the backing has asbestos in it (as did most felt up to 90s I think ?) - I've no idea how old the shed is either
Pointless really, if there are asbestos fibres in the air they will transfer to your clothes which you then bring into your house etc.
Best to remove it while it's still relatively intact.