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Asbestos Removal Services in Steephill, Isle of Wight
Asbestos removal in Steephill: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old waste on site
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos removal in Steephill
Which option is right?
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Asbestos removal in Steephill
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Common materials are textured coatings, floor tiles and flue pipes, and people typically contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and old sheds and coal bunkers.
In a village like Steephill, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Steephill (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Steephill: local notes
Steephill is about 3 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Steephill is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Steephill is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Steephill to Southampton (24 miles away).
For rentals close to Shanklin station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In a school like St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. The coast is within about 2 miles of Steephill; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Love Lane, Steephill Road and Castle Court. Steephill sits on or near the A3055, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Steephill, we cover Ventnor (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Nettlecombe (2 miles north-west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Bonchurch (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Steephill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Longshoremans Museum (0.6 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Steephill include The Island Free School (0.7 miles north) and St Catherine's School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (1.2 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Steephill
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Nearby places to Steephill
What else we do in Steephill
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Duty holders and landlords in Steephill
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Steephill, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
After the job
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about any previous survey
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. We plan outdoor jobs in Steephill to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Send us the address in Steephill, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Common reasons for removal jobs in Steephill
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Loft water tanks
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
If you’re on or near the A3055, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
- What category of work it is
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
FAQs for Steephill
Do you cover Steephill and the area around Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Steephill and the area towards Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles north-east.
Could my house in Steephill contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do you work in Steephill?
Yes, we do: Steephill is within the area we cover in the Isle of Wight. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note