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Asbestos Surveys in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Godshill? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Godshill
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
- How many samples are needed
- The type of survey you need
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Asbestos survey in Godshill
Not every older building in Godshill contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you’re in. People often contact us about rented homes between tenancies and community buildings and halls, involving pipe lagging, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Village properties around Godshill often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Godshill (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
For businesses and landlords in Godshill
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Towns and villages near Godshill
Also in Godshill
Surveying buildings in Godshill
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Godshill is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Altering an older house in Godshill, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you are a landlord near Shanklin station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Godshill is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Godshill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Godshill include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Essex pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Why people call us in Godshill
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Community buildings and halls
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition and strip-out
- Checks on rental property
Schools such as Godshill Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What to look for in a quote
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after things afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Going forward:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Questions from Godshill
Is asbestos common in Godshill homes?
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.
Do you cover small places like Godshill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before booking, note that:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site