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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Hillgrove, Isle of Wight
Need asbestos testing in Hillgrove? We cover Hillgrove and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boiler cupboard panels
Need asbestos testing in Hillgrove?
Duty holders and landlords in Hillgrove
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hillgrove, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
About our asbestos testing in Hillgrove
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, which is what our testing service in Hillgrove provides. We often deal with black adhesive, floor tiles and soffit boards, and people typically contact us about garage roofs before replacement and textured ceilings before a renovation.
Rural properties near Hillgrove may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Also near Hillgrove
Also in Hillgrove
Hillgrove: your questions answered
Do you cover Hillgrove and the area around Smallbrook Junction station?
Yes. Smallbrook Junction station is about 4.3 miles east of Hillgrove, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Hillgrove homes?
Any home in Hillgrove built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
How it works
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Weighing up your options
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across the Isle of Wight built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Typical jobs in Hillgrove include:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Answers trades need before starting
- A material damaged during DIY
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
At a school like Wootton Community Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Questions to ask before you book
- Areas included and excluded
- How many samples are included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
What happens next
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
To avoid problems in future:
- Group several materials into one visit
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Avoid these
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. 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.
Hillgrove properties and asbestos testing
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Hillgrove, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Hillgrove is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Hillgrove to Southampton (16 miles away).
For rented homes around Smallbrook Junction station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For older homes anywhere in Hillgrove, from near St. Mark's Church outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. Hillgrove is within about 4 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We carry out tests all over PO33. For properties just outside Hillgrove, we cover Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Hillgrove is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hillgrove include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Woodmans Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site