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Asbestos Surveys in Forest Side, Isle of Wight
Asbestos survey in Forest Side, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Forest Side
Asbestos surveys in Forest Side: local notes
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Forest Side is within our the Isle of Wight area, for surveys of every size. Forest Side is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Forest Side to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
A school such as Carisbrooke College counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. The sea is within about 4 miles of Forest Side; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. Whether your property is on Forest Road and Gunville Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Forest Side we cover include Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Forest Side, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Forest Side includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Forest Side include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Asbestos survey in Forest Side
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Forest Side, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Common materials are boiler cupboard panels, soffits and water tanks, and typical jobs are demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
Village houses like those in Forest Side have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Forest Side (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally bound in the bitumen.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Common questions in Forest Side
Do you come out to small villages like Forest Side?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you survey a school or hall near Forest Side?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Forest Side?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Where asbestos turns up
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Got an older property in Forest Side, close to St. Mary's Church or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The number of samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Forest Side
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What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Some practical advice:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Forest Side, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- A clear close-up
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note