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Asbestos Survey for Thorney Island
Asbestos survey in Thorney Island and across West Sussex: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
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Asbestos survey for Thorney Island properties
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Thorney Island. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. Typical materials include water tanks, floor tiles and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are public and community buildings and workplaces built before 2000.
Village properties around Thorney Island often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. In Thorney Island, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Thorney Island to Southampton (21 miles away).
For a school like Thorney Island Community Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Planning work on an older building in Thorney Island, whether near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Thorney Island is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal properties often have porches, canopies and outbuildings that a survey can include.
Anywhere in PO10, we can help with an asbestos survey. We can help with surveys on streets such as Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close, wherever it is in Thorney Island. We also carry out surveys in West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Thorney Island includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
FAQs for Thorney Island
Do you come out to small villages like Thorney Island?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you survey a school or hall near Thorney Island?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
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.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Thorney Island?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The survey scope
- The number of materials to sample
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Parking and access charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Thorney Island, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
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What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
Options to consider in Thorney Island
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Why people call us in Thorney Island
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Planned refurbishment work
- Community buildings and halls
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
For rented homes close to Southbourne station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- 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