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Asbestos Removal for Shorwell
Looking for asbestos removal in Shorwell? We cover Shorwell and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal for Shorwell
How we work
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Shorwell to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos removal near Shorwell
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Typical jobs include old waste on site and Artex before plastering, including water tanks, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Shorwell can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Shorwell: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Shorwell homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Shorwell?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
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.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
The scope of asbestos removal
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Shorwell
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
Common reasons for removal jobs in Shorwell
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across the Isle of Wight may contain it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Old waste on site
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
In older properties in Shorwell, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Before you book anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Asbestos removal in Shorwell: local notes
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shorwell has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Wherever your property is in PO30, we can help with asbestos removal. Whether your property is on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Shorwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (less than half a mile north)
Places near Shorwell
More for properties in Shorwell
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Shorwell, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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