Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal for Gurnard
Asbestos removal in Gurnard: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Materials found mid-project
- Artex before plastering
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos help in Gurnard
Asbestos removal for Gurnard properties
In homes, in Gurnard as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. From old waste on site and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover cement soffits, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In areas like Gurnard, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Also near Gurnard
What else we do in Gurnard
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Gurnard properties and asbestos removal
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. For removal jobs in Gurnard, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Gurnard is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
At a school such as Gurnard Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. The coast is within about a mile of Gurnard; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Anywhere in PO31, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Gurnard, we cover Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Gurnard, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Portland Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Gurnard, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Gurnard, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are some of the things we deal with in Gurnard:
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Older buildings in Gurnard, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
Common questions in Gurnard
Is asbestos common in Gurnard homes?
If your home in Gurnard was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Gurnard?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
The process
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Gurnard by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Gurnard, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Read more
- 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