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Asbestos Removal Services in Downend, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Downend may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Materials found mid-project
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Asbestos removal for Downend properties
Found asbestos during building work in Downend? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and old flues, including floor tiles, textured coatings and cement soffits.
In a village like Downend, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Downend (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Downend
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Book the replacement before removal
- File the consignment note
What to avoid
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Downend
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
Typical removal jobs in Downend
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
For rentals close to Smallbrook Junction station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
For businesses and landlords in Downend
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Common questions in Downend
Is asbestos common in Downend homes?
Any home in Downend built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Downend and the area around Smallbrook Junction station?
Yes. Smallbrook Junction station is about 4.3 miles east of Downend, and we cover both.
Do you cover Downend?
Yes. We cover Downend and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Removal jobs in Downend
Downend is about 2 miles east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Downend and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Downend is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We work right across the region, from Downend to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
In a school like Medina College, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Downend, near St. George'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 Downend, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
For removal jobs in PO30, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Briddlesford Road and Long Lane or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Downend, we also cover Arreton (1 mile south), Merstone (2 miles south), Blackwater (2 miles south-west), Shide (2 miles west) and Newchurch (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ryde (4 miles north-east), Cowes (5 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (5 miles south-east), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Downend is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3 miles west) and Whitecroft Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (0.8 miles south)
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Downend is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
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Options to consider in Downend
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is usually well bound.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Other services in Downend
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
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.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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