Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Survey in Shorwell
Asbestos survey across Shorwell and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey for Shorwell
After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Asbestos survey for Shorwell properties
What you are planning in Shorwell decides the survey: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll recommend the right one. From shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we deal with water tanks, textured ceilings and pipe lagging and more.
Rural homes near Shorwell have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Shorwell
Do you cover small places like Shorwell?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Shorwell homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How it works
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- 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
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- How big the building is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Good to know
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot 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 will advise before booking.
Materials in Shorwell
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
Weighing up your options
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Shorwell
- Condition assessed for every material
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition and strip-out
Got an older property in Shorwell, close to St. Peter's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Areas included and excluded
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you will receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Places near Shorwell
More for properties in Shorwell
Duty holders and landlords in Shorwell
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Shorwell buildings and asbestos surveys
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shorwell contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Shorwell is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For surveys in PO30, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Shorwell we cover include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Shorwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (under half a mile north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site