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Asbestos Removal Services in Great Thorness, Isle of Wight
Found something that might be asbestos in Great Thorness? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex before plastering
Need asbestos removal in Great Thorness?
Asbestos removal for Great Thorness properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is usually non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. Typical materials include floor tiles, cement roof sheets and flue pipes, and people normally contact us about old cold water tanks and floor tiles before a new floor.
Rural removal near Great Thorness can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Great Thorness properties and asbestos removal
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your property is in Great Thorness, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Great Thorness is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Great Thorness is within about 4 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area. If your property is just outside Great Thorness, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For a property somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Great Thorness
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old cold water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Great Thorness: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Great Thorness?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Great Thorness contain asbestos?
If your home in Great Thorness was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
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For businesses and landlords in Great Thorness
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Step by step
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Great Thorness by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note