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Asbestos Removal Services in West Thorney, West Sussex
Asbestos removal across West Thorney and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Materials found mid-project
- Asbestos garages
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal near West Thorney
Asbestos removal in West Thorney
Every removal job in West Thorney is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Typical materials include cement soffits, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old cold water tanks and asbestos garages.
Rural removal near West Thorney can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- West Thorney (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
These are some of the things we deal with in West Thorney:
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos garages
- Old cold water tanks
In older buildings across West Thorney, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How fibres will be kept down
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in West Thorney, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in West Thorney
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
Which option is right?
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Questions from West Thorney
How far is West Thorney from London?
West Thorney is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like West Thorney?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Towns and villages near West Thorney
What else we do in West Thorney
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Outdoor removal in West Thorney is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
Once we’re done:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Removing asbestos around West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We work across West Thorney and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. West Thorney is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Thorney Island Community Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Landlords near Southbourne station often time removal for when a property is empty. West Thorney is within about 4 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Wherever your property is in PO10, asbestos removal is available. Close by, we cover Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Thorney includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site