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Asbestos Survey in Nettlecombe
Asbestos survey for properties in Nettlecombe and the Isle of Wight: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos help in Nettlecombe
Asbestos survey near Nettlecombe
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Typical jobs include managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and common parts of flats and HMOs, including flues, soffits and floor tiles.
Village properties around Nettlecombe often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
What affects the price in Nettlecombe
Quotes vary because of:
- The number of materials to sample
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- The survey type
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Nettlecombe
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Nettlecombe?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is asbestos common in Nettlecombe homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Do you cover Nettlecombe?
We do: Nettlecombe is within the area we cover in the Isle of Wight. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Options to consider in Nettlecombe
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Also in Nettlecombe
Step by step
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Surveying buildings in Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Nettlecombe contact us for surveys. Nettlecombe is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Nettlecombe to Southampton (23 miles away).
Got an older property in Nettlecombe, close to Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Halls and leisure centres near Nettlecombe fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Nettlecombe is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Anywhere in PO38, an asbestos survey is available. If your property is just outside Nettlecombe, we also cover Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nettlecombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Nettlecombe include Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What we deal with in Nettlecombe
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Schools such as The Island Free School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site