Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal for Brighstone
Need asbestos removal in Brighstone? We work across Brighstone and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal for Brighstone
About our asbestos removal in Brighstone
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Brighstone falls into that category. We often deal with flue pipes, water tanks and textured coatings, and typical jobs are asbestos garages and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos.
In areas like Brighstone, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Brighstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Brighstone
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Removing asbestos around Brighstone
Brighstone is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For removal jobs in Brighstone, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Brighstone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re on or near the B3399, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. For non-domestic buildings like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Removal jobs anywhere in PO30 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Main Road, Meadows Close and Wilberforce Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Brighstone. Main roads around Brighstone include the B3399, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Brighstone, we cover Moortown (1 mile north), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Brighstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Three Bishops pub (under half a mile east)
Questions from Brighstone
Do older homes in Brighstone have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Brighstone may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Brighstone?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
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 can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Brighstone, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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.
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Typical removal jobs in Brighstone
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across the Isle of Wight may contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Asbestos garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Cement water tanks in lofts
In older buildings across Brighstone, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Nearby places to Brighstone
What else we do in Brighstone
How it works
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion. Outdoor removal in Brighstone is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:05pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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After the job
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
- 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