Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal in Puckaster
Found something that might be asbestos in Puckaster? Our service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with clear advice at each step.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal near Puckaster
How asbestos removal works in Puckaster
In homes, in Puckaster 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 finds during refurbishment and old waste on site, we deal with cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
In a village like Puckaster, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Puckaster (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Puckaster
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Puckaster, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Puckaster
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Debris left from a previous job
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
In older buildings across Puckaster, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The documents you’ll receive
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
FAQs for Puckaster
Do you come out to small villages like Puckaster?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Puckaster homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Puckaster can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
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.
Puckaster properties and asbestos removal
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Puckaster range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Puckaster to Southampton (24 miles away).
In a school like Niton Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Puckaster is within about 4 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive or the roads around them, wherever it is in Puckaster. If your property is just outside Puckaster, we also cover Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Puckaster, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Puckaster includes Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The Buddle Inn (within half a mile west)
What happens
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Puckaster by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- 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
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Your options compared
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
More for properties in Puckaster
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site