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Asbestos Survey for Ashey
Need an asbestos survey in Ashey? We work across Ashey and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey in Ashey
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
About our asbestos survey in Ashey
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in Ashey, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. From buying a property built before 2000 and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, we deal with garage roofs, floor tiles and soffits and more.
Around a village like Ashey, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Ashey
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
FAQs for Ashey
Can you survey a school or hall near Ashey?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Ashey and the area around Smallbrook Junction station?
Yes. Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.5 miles north-east of Ashey, and we cover both.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- The building’s size and layout
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Common reasons for surveys in Ashey
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition and strip-out
If you let flats or houses near Smallbrook Junction station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Surveying buildings in Ashey
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In Ashey, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Schools such as Ryde Academy are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Ashey is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in PO33 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Ashey, we also cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Ashey is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Ashey
- Recommendations in plain English
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Every main survey type
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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