Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal in Sandown
Asbestos removal in Sandown: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old cold water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal for Sandown
Removing asbestos around Sandown
Sandown is about 10 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Sandown and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Sandown is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. We work right across the region, from Sandown to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
In a school like The Bay Church of England School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. If you let property near Sandown station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. The coast is within about a mile of Sandown; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We carry out removal jobs all over PO36 and PO37. That could mean a property on High Street, Nunwell Street and Park Rise or the roads around them, wherever it is in Sandown. You’ll find Sandown on the A3055 and A3056, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Sandown, we cover Lake (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile north), Alverstone (1 mile north-west) and Morton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Sandown has buildings from every era. If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Sandown, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find National Poo Museum (under half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Broadlea Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Comical pub (within half a mile east)
Asbestos removal near Sandown
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will explain what applies to your job in Sandown. Whether it’s cement water tanks in lofts and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, we cover cement roof sheets, water tanks and flue pipes.
In areas like Sandown, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, reached through gardens and drives. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Sandown (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. We plan outdoor jobs in Sandown to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Places near Sandown
What else we do in Sandown
Your options compared
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 in the way of work, removal is generally right. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Why people call us in Sandown
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Old cold water tanks
- Old waste on site
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roof sheets
For properties on main roads such as the A3055 and A3056, we plan parking and loading in advance.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What isn’t included
Sandown questions
Do older homes in Sandown have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Sandown may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Sandown station?
Yes, we cover Sandown, including the streets around Sandown station.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Sandown?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sandown must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
After we’ve finished in Sandown
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- Share any survey or test results
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site