Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal in Merstone
Asbestos removal across Merstone, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Need asbestos removal in Merstone?
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
A few practical points:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Things not to do
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos removal in Merstone
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. We often deal with water tanks, textured coatings and cement roof sheets, and people typically contact us about broken sheets in gardens and Artex before plastering.
In a village like Merstone, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Merstone (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How it works
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In winter, the light goes in Merstone by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Merstone were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old flues
For rentals close to Shanklin station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Asbestos removal in Merstone: local notes
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Merstone and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Merstone to Southampton (19 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Merstone, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands or the roads around them, wherever it is in Merstone. Nearby, we also cover Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Merstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Nearby places to Merstone
More for properties in Merstone
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Merstone
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
FAQs for Merstone
Do older homes in Merstone have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Merstone may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is about 3.8 miles south-east of Merstone, and we cover both.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Merstone?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note