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Asbestos Surveys in Akeley, Buckinghamshire
Asbestos survey across Akeley and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey for Akeley
About our asbestos survey in Akeley
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in Akeley. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Typical jobs include workplaces built before 2000 and demolition and strip-out, including textured ceilings, soffits and water tanks.
Village surveys around Akeley can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Akeley (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Akeley
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
Your options compared
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- The right survey for your plans
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
After the job
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Keeping things safe:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Why people call us in Akeley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Altering an older house in Akeley, wherever it is? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Akeley buildings and asbestos surveys
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For surveys in Akeley, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 22 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Akeley Wood Senior School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Surveys anywhere in MK18 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Akeley we cover include Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby, you will find The Bull & Butcher pub (within half a mile north)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
- The type of material and its condition
- The type of survey you need
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Questions from Akeley
How far is Akeley from London?
Akeley is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Akeley homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Akeley?
We do: Akeley is within the area we cover in Buckinghamshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site