Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Survey in Cranmore
Looking for an asbestos survey in Cranmore? We cover Cranmore and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey for Cranmore
About our asbestos survey in Cranmore
If a building in Cranmore dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical materials include soffits, garage roofs and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and rented homes between tenancies.
Around a village like Cranmore, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Cranmore (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
After we’ve finished in Cranmore
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Once we are done:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Recommendations in plain English
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Demolition projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Community buildings and halls
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you manage lettings around Lymington Pier station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Cranmore questions
Do you cover Cranmore and the area around Lymington Pier station?
Yes. Lymington Pier station is about 4.9 miles north-west of Cranmore, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Cranmore?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Cranmore?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Asbestos surveys in Cranmore: local notes
Cranmore is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Cranmore, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Cranmore is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. We work right across the region, from Cranmore to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Schools such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. The sea is within about 5 miles of Cranmore, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
We handle surveys in every part of the PO41 postcode area. From Solent Road, East Close and Cranmore Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Cranmore, we also cover Hamstead (1 mile north-east), Shalfleet (1 mile south-east), Bouldnor (1 mile west), Yarmouth (2 miles west) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles south-east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Cranmore, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore and Compton Down.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- 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