Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Rookley, Isle of Wight
Looking for asbestos removal in Rookley? We work across Rookley and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal in Rookley
Typical removal jobs in Rookley
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:
- Garage roof sheets
- Materials found mid-project
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old cold water tanks
Landlords near Shanklin station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
How asbestos removal works in Rookley
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. Typical materials include cement soffits, textured coatings and cement roof sheets, and people normally contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and materials found mid-project.
In a village like Rookley, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Rookley (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Rookley properties and asbestos removal
Rookley is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Rookley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Rookley to Southampton (19 miles away).
In a school like Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Rookley, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. Rookley is within about 6 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We cover removal jobs across the PO38 postcode area. Your property could be on Manor Crescent, Niton Road and Main Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Rookley. Other places close to Rookley we cover include Rookley Green (1 mile south), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (1 mile north), Godshill (2 miles south-east) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Rookley, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Rookley includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (0.7 miles south)
Questions from Rookley
Do you come out to small villages like Rookley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Rookley homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Rookley may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Do you work in Rookley?
Yes, Rookley is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What affects the price in Rookley
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing. We plan outdoor jobs in Rookley to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
For businesses and landlords in Rookley
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Rookley
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Nearby places to Rookley
Other services in Rookley
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site