Wokingham · England
Asbestos Survey in Barkham
Asbestos survey for properties in Barkham and Wokingham: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Community buildings and halls
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey for Barkham
Asbestos survey for Barkham properties
For landlords and managing agents in Barkham, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. From workplaces built before 2000 and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we cover pipe lagging, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels and more.
Village houses like those in Barkham have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Barkham (RG40, RG41)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
For businesses and landlords in Barkham
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Barkham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Nearby places to Barkham
Other services in Barkham
Surveying buildings in Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Anywhere in Barkham, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
If you have an older property in Barkham, near Church of St James or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For a school like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Anywhere in RG40 and RG41, an asbestos survey is available. Local streets include Barkham Road and Barkham Street; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Barkham, we also cover Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Barkham include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
Typical surveys in Barkham
Older buildings have often been altered many times, 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.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you let flats or houses near Wokingham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The scope, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Barkham
How far is Barkham from London?
Barkham is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Barkham homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Who needs a management survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings generally starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
After the job
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Your options compared
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
How we work
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site