Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal for Queen's Bower
Asbestos removal across Queen's Bower, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal near Queen's Bower
Asbestos removal for Queen's Bower properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Queen's Bower falls into that category. Typical jobs include sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and textured coatings, involving cement soffits, water tanks and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Queen's Bower can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Queen's Bower (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
Asbestos removal in Queen's Bower: local notes
Queen's Bower is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Queen's Bower contact us for removal jobs. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Queen's Bower to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Newchurch Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older buildings across Queen's Bower, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Queen's Bower is within about 2 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the PO36 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Skinner's Hill (1 mile north-west), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-east), Lake (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Queen's Bower is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2 miles east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Schools near Queen's Bower include Sandown Bay Academy (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pointer Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Common questions in Queen's Bower
Do older homes in Queen's Bower have asbestos?
If your home in Queen's Bower was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Sandown station?
Yes. Sandown station is about 1.4 miles east of Queen's Bower, and we cover both.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not typically affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Queen's Bower?
There’s no fixed price: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Options to consider in Queen's Bower
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What we deal with in Queen's Bower
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old waste on site
- Cement flues and gutters
- Cement water tanks in lofts
For rentals close to Sandown station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The documents you will receive
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in Queen's Bower were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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What else we do in Queen's Bower
After the job
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Going forward:
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
What to avoid
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
The process
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. Late-December sunset in Queen's Bower is 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
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Send us the address in Queen's Bower, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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