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Asbestos Surveys in Whitwell, Isle of Wight
Asbestos survey for properties in Whitwell and the Isle of Wight: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Community buildings and halls
Need an asbestos survey in Whitwell?
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- 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
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
About our asbestos survey in Whitwell
Our surveys in Whitwell cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Common materials are water tanks, soffits and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and buying a property built before 2000.
Village houses like those in Whitwell have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Whitwell (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What we deal with in Whitwell
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
If you let flats or houses near Shanklin station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Whitwell
Do you cover Whitwell and the area around Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is about 4.5 miles north-east of Whitwell, and we cover both.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Whitwell?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Surveys around Whitwell
Whitwell is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Whitwell, tell us the postcode and what you need. Whitwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Whitwell, whether near Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Whitwell are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Whitwell is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
For surveys in PO38, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Bannock Road and Nettlecombe Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Whitwell, we also cover Nettlecombe (1 mile north-east), Bierley (1 mile west), Southford (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Whitwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include South Wight (2.9 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Whitwell includes Stenbury Down.
- Schools near Whitwell include The Island Free School (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (under half a mile east)
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
The process
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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For businesses and landlords in Whitwell
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
- 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