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Asbestos Surveys in Atherfield Green, Isle of Wight
Any pre-2000 building in Atherfield Green may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey near Atherfield Green
How asbestos survey works in Atherfield Green
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Typical jobs include contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and checks on rental property, including soffits, flues and garage roofs.
Village properties around Atherfield Green often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Atherfield Green (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Atherfield Green
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Staying safe afterwards:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
What affects the price in Atherfield Green
Our quotes take into account:
- How much there is
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
- How many outbuildings are included
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Weighing up your options
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Atherfield Green
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
FAQs for Atherfield Green
Do you cover small places like Atherfield Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Atherfield Green contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Atherfield Green can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Atherfield Green?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know the address and why you need a 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
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Atherfield Green buildings and asbestos surveys
Atherfield Green is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Atherfield Green and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Atherfield Green is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
We handle surveys in every part of PO38. Other places close to Atherfield Green we cover include Little Atherfield (1 mile north-west), Pyle (1 mile south-east), Chale Green (1 mile east), Shorwell (2 miles north) and Thorncross (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Atherfield Green, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are The Dinosaur Farm Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Atherfield Green includes Brighstone Down.
Why people call us in Atherfield Green
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Atherfield Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site