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Asbestos Survey for Moortown
Buildings in Moortown built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey in Moortown
Asbestos survey in Moortown
About to refurbish in Moortown? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. We often deal with floor tiles, soffits and boiler cupboard panels, and people usually contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and community buildings and halls.
Rural homes near Moortown have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Moortown (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Moortown
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Moortown: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Moortown?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Moortown have asbestos?
If your home in Moortown was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Moortown
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Moortown buildings and asbestos surveys
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Moortown is within our the Isle of Wight area, whatever the size of the job. Moortown is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Moortown to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If you have an older property in Moortown, near St. Mary's Church or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Anywhere in PO30, we can help with an asbestos survey. From Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out surveys in Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Moortown is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Brighstone Village Museum (within half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Moortown includes Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Bishops pub (within half a mile south)
Other services in Moortown
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- How many different materials need sampling
- How big the building is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Moortown, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Moortown, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
- 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