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Asbestos Removal for Shanklin
Asbestos removal for Shanklin: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Old waste on site
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Loft water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Shanklin?
How asbestos removal works in Shanklin
In homes, in Shanklin as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. Typical jobs include floor tiles before a new floor and Artex ceilings before renovation, involving gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
In places like Shanklin, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
How we work
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. Late-December sunset in Shanklin is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Places near Shanklin
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Common questions in Shanklin
Do older homes in Shanklin have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shanklin can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is close to the centre of Shanklin, and we cover the whole area.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
The scope of asbestos removal
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across the Isle of Wight may contain it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Materials found mid-project
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roof sheets
For non-domestic buildings like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What is not included
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Shanklin, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Asbestos removal in Shanklin: local notes
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Shanklin as part of the Isle of Wight, for removal jobs of every size. Shanklin is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
In older properties in Shanklin, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Shanklin station often time removal for when a property is empty. Shanklin is within about 3 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We cover removal jobs across the PO37 and PO36 postcode area. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Regent Street, wherever it is in Shanklin. Being close to the A3020 and A3055, Shanklin is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Shanklin we cover include Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces. If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Shanklin is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Shanklin include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
After we have finished in Shanklin
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell us about parking and access
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Never sweep or vacuum 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site