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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Buildings in Northwood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos help in Northwood
How asbestos testing works in Northwood
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Northwood, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Typical jobs include corrugated roof sheets and textured ceilings before a renovation, involving flue pipes, black adhesive and panels behind heaters.
In a village like Northwood, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
The scope of asbestos testing
Worth knowing before you book:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Northwood
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
Step by step
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The right survey for your plans
See how we quote or the cost guide.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of survey you need
- The building’s size and layout
- Access to the area
- How many different materials need sampling
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Afterwards
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Some practical advice:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Don’ts
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Testing materials in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. In Northwood, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Northwood is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If you work at a school like Northwood Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. The coast is within about 2 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Wherever your property is in PO31, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Other places close to Northwood we cover include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Northwood is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Northwood include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Joy pub (under half a mile south-west)
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Nearby places to Northwood
Common questions in Northwood
Do older homes in Northwood have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Northwood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: a sample has to be analysed in a laboratory. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Northwood, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site