Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal for Plaish
Asbestos removal for properties in Plaish and the Isle of Wight: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal for Plaish
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Asbestos removal near Plaish
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical materials include cement roof sheets, cement soffits and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about garage roof sheets and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.
In Plaish, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Plaish (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Which option is right?
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Plaish
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Plaish
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Typical jobs in Plaish include:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
- Debris left from a previous job
- Textured coatings
Older buildings in Plaish, near Church of St. Nicholas in Castro or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Common questions in Plaish
Do you come out to small villages like Plaish?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Plaish contain asbestos?
Any home in Plaish 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.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are generally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work in Plaish?
Yes. We cover Plaish and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
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.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Plaish by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
After the job
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Some practical advice:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Removing asbestos around Plaish
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Plaish range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Plaish is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
At a school such as St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Plaish is within about 6 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Plaish, we cover Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Plaish, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Plaish include Christ The King College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Plaish
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site