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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Great Thorness, Isle of Wight
Asbestos testing across Great Thorness, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Answers trades need before starting
- Porch canopies
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Asbestos testing in Great Thorness
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? In Great Thorness, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. We often deal with floor tiles, garage roof sheets and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings before a renovation.
In a village like Great Thorness, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Great Thorness, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What affects the price in Great Thorness
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- The building’s size and layout
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Clear access to the area
Things not to do
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
What we deal with in Great Thorness
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
Typical jobs in Great Thorness include:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Porch canopies
- Debris found after DIY
Comparing quotes
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
Great Thorness properties and asbestos testing
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. Great Thorness is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our area stretches from Great Thorness to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Great Thorness is within about 4 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We cover tests across 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). We also cover nearby towns such as 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.
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Thorness includes Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Great Thorness: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Great Thorness?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Great Thorness contain asbestos?
If your home in Great Thorness was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
How it works
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Nearby places to Great Thorness
More for properties in Great Thorness
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site