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Isle of Wight · England

Asbestos Survey for Shide

Found something that might be asbestos in Shide? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.

Pre-work surveys for trades
Rented homes between tenancies
Demolition projects

Ask for a quote Call 07833 053 749

Asbestos survey for Shide

Ask for a quote Phone 07833 053 749

Asbestos survey for Shide properties

An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Shide, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. We often deal with pipe lagging, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels, and people normally contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and workplaces built before 2000.

Shide has a mix of older and newer homes, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.

A small sample being taken from under a porch canopy

Where: Shide (PO30)
Region: Isle of Wight
Covers: Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
You receive: Survey report and lab results
Quotes: A written quote before work starts
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

Choosing the right option

An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included.

Why choose us

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Clear written quotes
Practical recommendations
Accredited laboratory results

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After the job

The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.

After we have finished:

Have any old surveys or plans ready
In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Book the survey before you book builders

What to avoid

Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.

Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.

Doing it yourself?

Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.

Shide buildings and asbestos surveys

Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Shide, tell us the postcode and what you need. Shide is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We work right across the region, from Shide to Southampton (about 16 miles away).

Schools such as Nine Acres Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. The sea is within about 5 miles of Shide; porch canopies and soffits on coastal homes can be included in a survey.

Wherever your property is in PO30, we can help with an asbestos survey. Streets in the area include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Main roads around Shide include the A3020, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Shide we cover include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.

For somewhere as remote as Shide, early notice helps us plan the trip.

Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.

Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
Pubs nearby include The Cranbourne Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-west)

Map of Shide © OpenStreetMap contributors

Step by step

On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.

Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
We send the report and explain the findings

Getting ready

Move things out of the way carefully
Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Tell us about parking and access

Ask for a quote

Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.

Tell us what you need

Helpful guides

Duty holders and landlords in Shide

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.

If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.

Shide questions

Could my house in Shide contain asbestos?

It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shide can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.

Do you survey schools and community buildings around Shide?

Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.

Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?

Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.

Can you help with a shop or office?

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.

Does asbestos always have to come out?

No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.

Can asbestos go in my bin?

No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.

How quickly can you come out?

Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.

Can you help with a flat?

We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.

The scope of an asbestos survey

A few things to be aware of:

Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Common materials

Ceiling tiles
Roofing felt and bitumen
Water tanks and flues
Garage and shed roofs
Pipe lagging
Artex and textured coatings
Cement sheets and cladding
Boiler cupboards and panels
Floor tiles and adhesive
Soffits and porch canopies

What affects the price in Shide

The biggest factors in the price are:

Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
The type of material and its condition
How much sampling is needed
The type of survey you need

The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.

Photos that help

Before you send photos, a few tips:

Approximate dimensions
Cracks or breaks
Labels, if any
A close-up from a safe distance

Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.

Why people call us in Shide

Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in the Isle of Wight can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.

These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:

Surveys requested by builders before work
Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Purchases of older homes and buildings
Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms

If you have an older property in Shide, near Church of St. John the Baptist or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.