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Asbestos Surveys in Hillgrove, Isle of Wight
Worried about asbestos in Hillgrove? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey near Hillgrove
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How asbestos survey works in Hillgrove
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Hillgrove, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is usually the starting point. From contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and purchases of older homes and buildings, we cover floor tiles, garage roofs and water tanks and more.
Village surveys around Hillgrove can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
After we have finished in Hillgrove
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Avoid these
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If your business premises in Hillgrove were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Surveys around Hillgrove
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Hillgrove and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hillgrove is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Smallbrook Junction station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. A school such as Wootton Community Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts. The sea is within about 4 miles of Hillgrove, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cover Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
For somewhere as remote as Hillgrove, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Hillgrove includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Woodmans Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Hillgrove
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Common questions in Hillgrove
Can you survey a school or hall near Hillgrove?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Smallbrook Junction station?
Yes. Smallbrook Junction station is about 4.3 miles east of Hillgrove, and we cover both.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Houses, flats and business premises
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site