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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Looking for asbestos testing in Godshill? We cover Godshill and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Need asbestos testing in Godshill?
Asbestos testing near Godshill
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Whether it’s results builders ask for before work and Artex before downlights or rewiring, we cover garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
Rural properties near Godshill may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Godshill (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing around Godshill
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Godshill is within our the Isle of Wight area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Godshill to Southampton (20 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Godshill, near All Saints' Church or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. If you work at a school like Godshill Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. Godshill is within about 4 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Tests anywhere in PO38 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Godshill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Essex pub (under half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Godshill
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Afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
A few practical points:
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Clear access to the area
- Send photos of the material and where it is
What to avoid
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
How we work
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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Testing before work usually costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Godshill
- Practical recommendations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Godshill, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
- 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 will advise.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
Why people call us in Godshill
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Typical jobs in Godshill include:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffit boards
- Tiles found under carpet
For rented homes around Shanklin station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
- The report contents
- How many samples are included
Questions from Godshill
Could my house in Godshill contain asbestos?
If your home in Godshill was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Shanklin station?
Yes, we cover Godshill and the area towards Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles east.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How do I know if a material in Godshill contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: a sample has to be analysed in a laboratory. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note