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Asbestos Removal in Afton
Asbestos removal in Afton and across the Isle of Wight: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Afton
Asbestos removal for Afton properties
In homes, in Afton as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. Whether it’s cement water tanks in lofts and old flues, we deal with flue pipes, floor tiles and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Afton can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Afton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of asbestos removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal in Afton: local notes
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Afton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
At a school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. The coast is within about 2 miles of Afton; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Removal jobs anywhere in PO40 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road, wherever it is in Afton. Nearby, we also cover Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Afton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Afton include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
Afton: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Afton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Afton contain asbestos?
If your home in Afton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote or our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Afton
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Places near Afton
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
The process
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. We plan outdoor jobs in Afton to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Afton
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across the Isle of Wight built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old waste on site
- Artex before plastering
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Older buildings in Afton, near St. Agnes' Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Before booking anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Any exclusions
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site