Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Blackwater, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Blackwater? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos removal near Blackwater
Asbestos removal for Blackwater properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and outbuildings with cement roofs, involving cement soffits, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In a village like Blackwater, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Blackwater (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
Doing several things in one visit can help, 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 closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan outdoor jobs in Blackwater to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
Removal jobs in Blackwater
Blackwater is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Blackwater, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Blackwater is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Older buildings in Blackwater, near St. Olave'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 6 miles of Blackwater; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. Whether your property is on Sandy Lane, Sandy Close and Blackwater Hollow or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Shide (1 mile north), Rookley (1 mile south), Merstone (2 miles south-east), Newport (2 miles north) and Rookley Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Blackwater, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (0.8 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Blackwater includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Stenbury Down.
Blackwater: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Blackwater?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Blackwater have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Blackwater can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Your options compared
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
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.
Other services in Blackwater
Afterwards
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Once we are done:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Share any survey or test results
- File the consignment note
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site