Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Dunsbury, Isle of Wight
Asbestos testing in Dunsbury, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Answers trades need before starting
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing in Dunsbury
Weighing up your options
No one can confirm asbestos from a picture. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- The right survey for your plans
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Asbestos testing for Dunsbury properties
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. Typical materials include floor tiles, flue pipes and textured ceilings, and people generally contact us about single materials in rented homes between tenancies and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In towns and villages like Dunsbury, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
Questions from Dunsbury
Could my house in Dunsbury contain asbestos?
Any home in Dunsbury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Dunsbury?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
What happens if the test is positive?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we’ll talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
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.
Do you work on commercial premises?
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.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Testing around Dunsbury
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We work across Dunsbury and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Dunsbury is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Dunsbury is within about 4 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
We cover tests across PO30 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Dunsbury is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dunsbury include Westover Down.
Places near Dunsbury
What else we do in Dunsbury
How we work
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Results builders ask for before work
- Something broken during building work
If your home is one of the older properties in Dunsbury, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Before you book anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The scope, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note