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Asbestos Surveys in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Freshwater? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Get a quote for Freshwater
Surveys around Freshwater
Freshwater is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. If your survey is in Freshwater, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts. If you have an older property in Freshwater, near All Saints' Church or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. The sea is within about a mile of Freshwater; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in PO40 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Dall Square, High Street and The Square or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Easton (1 mile south-east), Colwell (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north), Afton (1 mile south-east) and Totland (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early.
Freshwater is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Yarmouth Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Ferguson Family Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Medina (0.8 miles west)
About our asbestos survey in Freshwater
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Freshwater, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. From planned refurbishment work and surveys requested by builders before work, we cover textured ceilings, flues and water tanks.
Homes in places like Freshwater range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Freshwater (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The building’s size and layout
- How many different materials need sampling
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey type
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Nearby places to Freshwater
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Once we are done:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
FAQs for Freshwater
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Freshwater?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Could my house in Freshwater contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do you cover Freshwater?
Yes, we do: Freshwater is within the area we cover in the Isle of Wight. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Duty holders and landlords in Freshwater
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Options to consider in Freshwater
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we quote and our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site