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Asbestos Survey for Porchfield
Asbestos survey across Porchfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey near Porchfield
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Asbestos survey in Porchfield
Plenty of older buildings, in Porchfield as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you are in. From demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and purchases of older homes and buildings, we deal with flues, garage roofs and floor tiles and more.
Around a village like Porchfield, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Porchfield (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
Options to consider in Porchfield
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? 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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Porchfield
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The survey scope
- The building’s size and layout
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of materials to sample
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture 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.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Questions from Porchfield
Do you cover small places like Porchfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Porchfield contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Porchfield may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
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.
Is a survey needed before building work in Porchfield?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Surveys around Porchfield
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Porchfield as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
The sea is within about 5 miles of Porchfield; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Porchfield is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens next
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Porchfield must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site