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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Brading, Isle of Wight
Asbestos testing in Brading and across the Isle of Wight: asbestos sampling and testing, with written paperwork.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing in Brading
Asbestos testing near Brading
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Typical materials include textured ceilings, garage roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and porch canopies.
Village homes in towns and villages like Brading often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Brading (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Testing around Brading
Brading is about 3 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Brading range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Brading to Southampton (20 miles away).
On busy roads like the A3055, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If you are a letting agent with homes near Brading station, you can test a material while the property is empty. The coast is within about 2 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
We handle tests in every part of the PO36 postcode area and the streets around it. From Station Road, High Street and Wrax Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Brading is on the A3055, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Brading, we also cover Yarbridge (1 mile south), Morton (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile south) and Gaskins (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (4 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Brading is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (1.5 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Brading include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bugle Inn (less than half a mile north)
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
Your options compared
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Practical recommendations
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
More for properties in Brading
Why people call us in Brading
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Something broken during building work
- Answers trades need before starting
- Porch canopies
- Boiler cupboard panels
If your home is one of the older properties in Brading, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
What to look for in a quote
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
- How many samples are included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Brading questions
Do you come out to small villages like Brading?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Brading contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Do you work in Brading?
Yes, we do: our area includes Brading and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site