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Asbestos Removal Services in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
Asbestos removal in Whippingham and across the Isle of Wight: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos help in Whippingham
Asbestos removal near Whippingham
In homes, in Whippingham 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, but it still needs the right controls. From vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and debris left from a previous job, we cover cement soffits, flue pipes and cement roof sheets.
Rural removal near Whippingham can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Whippingham (PO32)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex before plastering
If you let property near Ryde Pier Head station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Duty holders and landlords in Whippingham
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Towns and villages near Whippingham
Also in Whippingham
Removal jobs in Whippingham
Whippingham is about 2 miles south-east of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Whippingham contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Whippingham to Southampton (13 miles away).
In older buildings across Whippingham, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. At a school such as Queensgate Foundation Primary, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Whippingham is within about 2 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO32 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Campfield Road, Whippingham Road and Barton Close or the roads around them. We also carry out removal jobs in East Cowes (1 mile north-west), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Hillgrove (2 miles south), Fairlee (2 miles south) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles south-west), Ryde (5 miles east), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south) and Oakfield (5 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Whippingham, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (2.5 miles south-west) and East Cowes Castle (1.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Isle of Wight Studio School (1.2 miles north-west) and Isle of Wight Studio School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Questions from Whippingham
Is asbestos common in Whippingham homes?
Any home in Whippingham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Ryde Pier Head station?
Yes. Ryde Pier Head station is about 4.7 miles east of Whippingham, and we cover both.
Do you cover Whippingham?
Yes, Whippingham is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Whippingham?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Whippingham is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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