Isle of Wight · England
Asbestos Testing for Gunville
Need asbestos testing in Gunville? We cover Gunville and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Results builders ask for before work
Asbestos help in Gunville
Testing around Gunville
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Gunville has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Gunville is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you live in an older house in Gunville, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The coast is within about 5 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. Whether your property is on Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Gunville we cover include Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). If the property is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
For somewhere as remote as Gunville, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Gunville includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Waverley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
About our asbestos testing in Gunville
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. Common materials are soffit boards, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and something broken during building work.
Village homes in areas like Gunville often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Gunville (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
After we’ve finished in Gunville
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us what work you are planning
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Avoid these
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- The right survey for your plans
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports and results you can share
- Each material’s condition recorded
See how we quote or the cost guide.
The scope of asbestos testing
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Gunville
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
Nearby places to Gunville
Other services in Gunville
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Gunville questions
Is asbestos common in Gunville homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Gunville can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Gunville?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, because the material has to be disturbed. We can do it for you.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in Gunville
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of survey you need
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site