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Asbestos Removal for Rookley Green
Asbestos removal in Rookley Green: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal near Rookley Green
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
Asbestos removal for Rookley Green properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Rookley Green falls into that category. Typical materials include textured coatings, cement soffits and floor tiles, and typical jobs are asbestos garages and finds during refurbishment.
In Rookley Green, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Rookley Green (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Rookley Green questions
Do you cover Rookley Green and the area around Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is about 4.6 miles east of Rookley Green, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Rookley Green?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
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.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across the Isle of Wight may contain it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
For rentals close to Shanklin station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The method and controls
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
Options to consider in Rookley Green
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Rookley Green, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What happens
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Parking close by makes the day easier. Late-December sunset in Rookley Green is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Removal jobs in Rookley Green
Rookley Green is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Rookley Green and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Rookley Green to Southampton (19 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Rookley Green, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in PO38, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Niton Road and Harts Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Rookley Green. Nearby, we also cover Rookley (1 mile north), Godshill (1 mile south-east), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Rookley Green, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Glass Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local pubs include Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Looking after things afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note