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Asbestos Removal in Shalcombe
Asbestos removal in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Asbestos garages
- Artex before plastering
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal near Shalcombe
Asbestos removal near Shalcombe
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will explain what applies to your job in Shalcombe. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and cement soffits, and typical jobs are materials found mid-project and cement water tanks in lofts.
In a village like Shalcombe, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement flues and gutters
Older buildings in Shalcombe, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
What affects the price in Shalcombe
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Removing asbestos around Shalcombe
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shalcombe is within our the Isle of Wight area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Shalcombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Wherever your property is in PO41, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Shalcombe, we also cover Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Shalcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
Questions from Shalcombe
Do older homes in Shalcombe have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Shalcombe may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Shalcombe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Options to consider in Shalcombe
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
For businesses and landlords in Shalcombe
If you run a business from older premises in Shalcombe, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan outdoor jobs in Shalcombe to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, 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
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Places near Shalcombe
Other services in Shalcombe
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site