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Asbestos Removal Services in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Shalfleet may contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal in Shalfleet
Asbestos removal in Shalfleet
Asbestos removal in Shalfleet covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. People often contact us about cement flues and gutters and broken sheets in gardens, including floor tiles, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like Shalfleet, 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.
- Area
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Shalfleet
Do you cover small places like Shalfleet?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Shalfleet contain asbestos?
Any home in Shalfleet built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What happens to the waste?
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.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shalfleet, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Typical removal jobs in Shalfleet
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across the Isle of Wight built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old flues
At a school such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The method and controls
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Removal jobs in Shalfleet
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Shalfleet as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. Shalfleet is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We work right across the region, from Shalfleet to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Older buildings in Shalfleet, near Church of St. Michael the Archangel or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. The coast is within about 6 miles of Shalfleet; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We carry out removal jobs all over the PO30 postcode area. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way, wherever it is in Shalfleet. Other places close to Shalfleet we cover include Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Shalfleet is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Local pubs include New Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Other services in Shalfleet
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Shalfleet by about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
After we have finished in Shalfleet
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about any previous survey
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site