Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal for Blackgang
Any pre-2000 building in Blackgang may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Loft water tanks
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos help in Blackgang
Asbestos removal in Blackgang
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Blackgang falls into that category. Common materials are cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and water tanks, and typical jobs are debris left from a previous job and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes.
In places like Blackgang, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Blackgang
Do you cover small places like Blackgang?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Blackgang contain asbestos?
If your home in Blackgang was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
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.
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.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are normally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Blackgang?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Blackgang, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Looking after things afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Outdoor removal in Blackgang is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Blackgang properties and asbestos removal
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Blackgang is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Blackgang is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Older buildings in Blackgang, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. The coast is within about 5 miles of Blackgang; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Wherever your property is in PO38, asbestos removal is available. Close by, we cover Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Blackgang is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Blackgang Sawmill Museum (under half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Blackgang
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old flues
At a school such as Niton Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note