Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Survey for Princelett
Asbestos survey in Princelett: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition projects
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
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About our asbestos survey in Princelett
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in Princelett. Typical materials include pipe lagging, textured ceilings and water tanks, and typical jobs are pre-purchase checks on older properties and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report.
Around a village like Princelett, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Princelett (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work done to the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
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.
Questions from Princelett
Do older homes in Princelett have asbestos?
If your home in Princelett was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Princelett?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Princelett?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
How it works
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Typical surveys in Princelett
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Schools such as Sandown Bay Academy are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you will receive in writing
- Areas included and excluded
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Surveying buildings in Princelett
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Princelett, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Halls and leisure centres near Princelett fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. If you let flats or houses near Shanklin station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Princelett is within about 3 miles of the coast; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.
For surveys in PO36, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Princelett we cover include Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Princelett, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). The countryside around Princelett includes Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Towns and villages near Princelett
What else we do in Princelett
After the job
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- The size and age of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site