Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Bowcombe, Isle of Wight
Asbestos removal across Bowcombe and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old flues
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos help in Bowcombe
Asbestos removal for Bowcombe properties
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Bowcombe: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. From debris left from a previous job and garage roofs and whole garages, we cover flue pipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings and more.
Rural removal near Bowcombe can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Bowcombe: local notes
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bowcombe is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Bowcombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We work right across the region, from Bowcombe to Southampton (17 miles away).
At a school such as Christ The King College, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Bowcombe is within about 6 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We carry out removal jobs all over PO30. Neighbouring places we cover include Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Bowcombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Bowcombe includes Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north)
Options to consider in Bowcombe
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. 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?
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Going forward:
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Bowcombe: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Bowcombe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Bowcombe homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not typically affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
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Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Bowcombe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Typical removal jobs in Bowcombe
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Finds during refurbishment
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
In older buildings across Bowcombe, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Bowcombe by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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