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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Asbestos testing for Fishbourne: asbestos testing with written results. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Asbestos help in Fishbourne
Step by step
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Asbestos testing for Fishbourne properties
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Fishbourne, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical jobs include old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and Artex before downlights or rewiring, including panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and soffit boards.
Village homes in towns and villages like Fishbourne often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Fishbourne were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- The size and age of the building
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Typical tests in Fishbourne
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Porch canopies
- Debris found after DIY
- Lab results for contractors before they start
For older homes anywhere in Fishbourne, from near St. Edmund's Church outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
What else we do in Fishbourne
Common questions in Fishbourne
Could my house in Fishbourne contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fishbourne can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Fishbourne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do you cover Fishbourne?
Yes. We cover Fishbourne and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Send us the postcode for a quote.
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.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Testing around Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Fishbourne range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Fishbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Fishbourne to Southampton (15 miles away).
On busy roads like the B3331, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. For rented homes around Ryde Esplanade station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 3 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. We can help with tests on streets such as Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Fishbourne. You’ll find Fishbourne on the B3331, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out tests in Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Fishbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fishbourne pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Fishbourne
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
Choosing the right option
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Fishbourne
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Practical recommendations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site