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Asbestos Removal in Fairlee
Asbestos removal for properties in Fairlee and the Isle of Wight: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal in Fairlee
Common reasons for removal jobs in Fairlee
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex before plastering
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Finds during refurbishment
At a school such as Medina College, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Asbestos removal near Fairlee
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will explain what applies to your job in Fairlee. We often deal with floor tiles, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are floor tiles before a new floor and old cold water tanks.
In a village like Fairlee, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Fairlee (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is normally well bound.
How it works
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. Outdoor removal in Fairlee is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
For businesses and landlords in Fairlee
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in Fairlee
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fairlee questions
Do you cover small places like Fairlee?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Fairlee have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Removal jobs in Fairlee
Fairlee is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Fairlee and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Older buildings in Fairlee, near St Paul's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Fairlee is within about 4 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across the PO30, PO31 and PO41 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mews Lane, Cross Lane and Harvey Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Fairlee, we cover Cross Lane (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile south), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile east) and Whippingham (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Fairlee, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Fairlee include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Summerfields Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bargeman's Rest pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Fairlee
More for properties in Fairlee
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site