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Asbestos Survey in Reading
We work in 34 towns and villages across Reading for asbestos survey, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos Survey across Reading
Where we work in Reading
Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send us the postcode for a quote.
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Asbestos survey across Reading
The type of survey you need in Reading depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll recommend the right one. Typical materials include textured ceilings, water tanks and flues, and typical jobs are planned refurbishment work and demolition and strip-out.
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Prices in Reading
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Every main survey type
Get a quote
Send us the address in Reading, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Caversham
Our work in Caversham takes us near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (under half a mile north). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Asbestos surveys across Reading
Across Reading, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, in Caversham, Norcot and West Reading and in the 18 smaller villages and hamlets.
Caversham: If you are a landlord near Reading station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. For a school like The Hill Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Choosing the right option
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after things afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size and age of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Questions from Reading
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Reading?
That depends on what you’re planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
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- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site