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Asbestos Removal Services in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Asbestos removal across Thorncross, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in Thorncross
How asbestos removal works in Thorncross
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical materials include water tanks, floor tiles and flue pipes, and typical jobs are vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and garage roofs and whole garages.
In a village like Thorncross, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Options to consider in Thorncross
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Thorncross questions
Do you come out to small villages like Thorncross?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Thorncross contain asbestos?
Any home in Thorncross 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.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are generally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you cover Thorncross?
Yes. We cover Thorncross and the surrounding area as part of the Isle of Wight. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What does licensed work mean?
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.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Share any survey or test results
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Typical removal jobs in Thorncross
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across the Isle of Wight built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Debris left from a previous job
- Cement water tanks in lofts
In a school like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Step by step
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion. Outdoor removal in Thorncross is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:05pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Towns and villages near Thorncross
Other services in Thorncross
Removing asbestos around Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If your removal job is in Thorncross, let us know about access. Thorncross is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our area stretches from Thorncross to Southampton (20 miles away).
In older buildings across Thorncross, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. We also carry out removal jobs in Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
For somewhere as remote as Thorncross, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Thorncross includes Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
What affects the price in Thorncross
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
For businesses and landlords in Thorncross
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note