Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Survey in Bierley
Asbestos survey across Bierley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Get a quote for Bierley
How it works
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. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
How asbestos survey works in Bierley
Our surveys in Bierley cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and rented homes between tenancies, including garage roofs, soffits and floor tiles.
Village properties around Bierley often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Bierley (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bierley buildings and asbestos surveys
Bierley is about 5 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Bierley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Altering an older house in Bierley, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. If you are a landlord near Shanklin station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. The sea is within about 4 miles of Bierley, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Surveys anywhere in PO38 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Bierley, we also cover Southford (1 mile north-east), Nettlecombe (1 mile east), Godshill (3 miles north), Wroxall (3 miles north-east) and Sandford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (5 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Bierley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles east)
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your options compared
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
After we’ve finished in Bierley
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
After we’ve finished:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Places near Bierley
What else we do in Bierley
What we deal with in Bierley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bierley:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes between tenancies
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Non-domestic buildings, Niton Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive in writing
- The scope, in writing
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Questions from Bierley
Do older homes in Bierley have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is about 5 miles north-east of Bierley, and we cover both.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site