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Asbestos Survey in Parkhurst
Asbestos survey for Parkhurst: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Need an asbestos survey in Parkhurst?
How we work
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- 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 isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
How asbestos survey works in Parkhurst
For landlords and managing agents in Parkhurst, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and surveys requested by builders before work, involving water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and soffits.
In a village like Parkhurst, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Parkhurst
Asbestos surveys in Parkhurst: local notes
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Parkhurst, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Parkhurst is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Parkhurst is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over PO30. Streets in the area include Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Parkhurst, we also cover Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Parkhurst, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (1 mile east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles north)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Questions from Parkhurst
Do you come out to small villages like Parkhurst?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Parkhurst 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.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not generally sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
Choosing the right option
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Why people call us in Parkhurst
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
These come up again and again:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
For a school like Hunnyhill Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
After the job
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Parkhurst
If your business premises in Parkhurst were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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