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Asbestos Surveys in Aston, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Aston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Need an asbestos survey in Aston?
How asbestos survey works in Aston
The point of a survey is more than a list. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with, in plain English. Typical materials include textured ceilings, flues and water tanks, and typical jobs are purchases of older homes and buildings and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
Village houses like those in Aston have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Aston (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Let us know the address 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
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Surveying buildings in Aston
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For surveys in Aston, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Aston is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our area stretches from Aston to Reading (about 8 miles away).
If you manage lettings around Henley-On-Thames station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Aston, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9. From Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aston include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Local pubs include Flower Pot Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- What the material is and its state
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Aston
How far is Aston from London?
Aston is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Aston?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Common reasons for surveys in Aston
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Planning work on an older building in Aston, whether near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Aston
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
What to avoid
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
For businesses and landlords in Aston
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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