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Asbestos Removal in Colwell
Asbestos removal in Colwell: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Materials found mid-project
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Colwell
Asbestos removal near Colwell
Every removal job in Colwell is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. People often contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and cement water tanks in lofts, involving textured coatings, water tanks and floor tiles.
In a village like Colwell, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once we are done:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is generally well bound.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garage roof sheets
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
In a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The documents you will receive
- What category of work it is
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What affects the price in Colwell
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Choosing the right option
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
FAQs for Colwell
Do you come out to small villages like Colwell?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Colwell homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Colwell
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Outdoor removal in Colwell is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Nearby places to Colwell
Removing asbestos around Colwell
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. In Colwell, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Colwell to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For rentals close to Lymington Pier station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older properties in Colwell, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. The coast is within about a mile of Colwell, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in PO40 and PO39, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Colwell, we also cover Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Colwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Yarmouth Castle (2 miles north-east) and Medina (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Colwell Bay Inn (within half a mile east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site