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Asbestos Testing in Wroxall
Any pre-2000 building in Wroxall may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- One-off checks in rented property
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos help in Wroxall
Why people call us in Wroxall
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Typical jobs in Wroxall include:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Debris found after DIY
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
If you let property close to Shanklin station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Asbestos testing for Wroxall properties
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. From corrugated roof sheets and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with flue pipes, floor tiles and panels behind heaters.
In a village like Wroxall, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Wroxall (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- The survey type
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Also near Wroxall
What else we do in Wroxall
Wroxall questions
Do you cover small places like Wroxall?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Wroxall and the area around Shanklin station?
Yes. Shanklin station is about 2.2 miles north-east of Wroxall, and we cover both.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we’ll explain.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
How do I know if a material in Wroxall contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
The process
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Wroxall
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
Once we’re done:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Don’ts
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
Testing materials in Wroxall
Wroxall is about 7 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wroxall is within our the Isle of Wight area, for tests of every size. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our area stretches from Wroxall to Southampton (22 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as Wroxall Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For older homes anywhere in Wroxall, from near St John's Church outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. The coast is within about 2 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
For tests in PO38, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and St Martins Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Wroxall include the B3327; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Close by, we cover Whiteley Bank (1 mile north), Sandford (1 mile north-west), Nettlecombe (2 miles south-west), Princelett (2 miles north) and Godshill (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (8 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), East Cowes (10 miles north) and Oakfield (8 miles north). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Wroxall is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and South Wight (1.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Wroxall includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Schools near Wroxall include The Island Free School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Worsley pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site