Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Survey for Rew Street
Asbestos survey in Rew Street: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos help in Rew Street
Asbestos surveys in Rew Street: local notes
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Rew Street, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Rew Street to Southampton (12 miles away).
Got an older property in Rew Street, close to All Saints' Church or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Rew Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Anywhere in PO31, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Rew Street we cover include Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Rew Street, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). Open spaces near Rew Street include Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Asbestos survey for Rew Street properties
Plenty of older buildings, in Rew Street as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you are in. People often contact us about checks on rental property and workplaces built before 2000, involving soffits, boiler cupboard panels and flues.
In a village like Rew Street, 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. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Rew Street (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Schools such as Northwood Primary School 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.
Before you book anyone
- Areas included and excluded
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
Also near Rew Street
What else we do in Rew Street
How it works
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The survey type
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
FAQs for Rew Street
Do older homes in Rew Street have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Rew Street?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
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.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Rew Street?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do you work in Rew Street?
Yes, we do: our area includes Rew Street and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Survey first, then book the trades
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
Options to consider in Rew Street
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. Our guide explains which you need. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note