Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Whitwell, Isle of Wight
Asbestos removal for Whitwell: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
- Old waste on site
Need asbestos removal in Whitwell?
After we have finished in Whitwell
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
A few practical points:
- Share any survey or test results
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
How asbestos removal works in Whitwell
Every removal job in Whitwell is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Whether it’s cement water tanks in lofts and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, we cover water tanks, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes and more.
In areas like Whitwell, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Whitwell (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Whitwell
Other services in Whitwell
What happens
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. We plan outdoor jobs in Whitwell 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 identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in Whitwell
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Why people call us in Whitwell
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
- Materials found mid-project
In older buildings across Whitwell, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Whitwell
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
Whitwell: your questions answered
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Whitwell and the area towards Shanklin station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
Is asbestos common in Whitwell homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Whitwell can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Asbestos removal in Whitwell: local notes
Whitwell is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Whitwell and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Whitwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Whitwell to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
At a school such as Niton Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Shanklin station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Whitwell is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on High Street, Bannock Road and Nettlecombe Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Whitwell, we also cover Nettlecombe (1 mile north-east), Bierley (1 mile west), Southford (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Whitwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include South Wight (2.9 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Which option is right?
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. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note