Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Albury, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey for Albury: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Community buildings and halls
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey in Albury
Surveying buildings in Albury
Albury is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Albury contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Albury is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Albury to Oxford (8 miles away).
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area. We can help with surveys on streets such as Oxford Road, Ickford Road and Albury View. Nearby, we also cover Tiddington (1 mile west), Draycott (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Inn (less than half a mile west)
Asbestos survey for Albury properties
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Albury, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. From workplaces built before 2000 and demolition and strip-out, we deal with flues, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Albury, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Albury (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Material and condition
- The type of survey you need
- How big the building is
- How many outbuildings are included
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What else we do in Albury
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Albury
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Typical jobs in Albury include:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Public and community buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Planning work on an older building in Albury, whether near Church of St Helen or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you will receive in writing
- The number of samples
- Areas included and excluded
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Which option is right?
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Common questions in Albury
Do you come out to small villages like Albury?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Albury homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
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.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site