Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal in Porchfield
Found something that might be asbestos in Porchfield? We provide planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old waste on site
- Old cold water tanks
Asbestos help in Porchfield
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
How asbestos removal works in Porchfield
In homes, in Porchfield 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, which still means proper controls. Whether it’s outbuildings with cement roofs and textured coatings, we deal with gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles and more.
In areas like Porchfield, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Porchfield (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Porchfield
Porchfield properties and asbestos removal
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Porchfield is within our the Isle of Wight area, for removal jobs of every size. We work in 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Porchfield is within about 5 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Removal jobs anywhere in PO30 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Porchfield we cover include Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Porchfield, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Porchfield include Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (within half a mile south-west)
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
After we have finished:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Late-December sunset in Porchfield is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- 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
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Porchfield questions
Could my house in Porchfield contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Porchfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Porchfield?
Yes. We cover Porchfield and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
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. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
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.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What affects the price in Porchfield
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Porchfield
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Garage roof sheets
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Finds during refurbishment
- Debris left from a previous job
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Options to consider in Porchfield
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Porchfield
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site