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Asbestos Surveys in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Bicester built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes between tenancies
Need an asbestos survey in Bicester?
Options to consider in Bicester
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Practical recommendations
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition ratings, not just a list
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Asbestos survey in Bicester
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Bicester. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. From public and community buildings and shops, offices and industrial units, we cover boiler cupboard panels, soffits and flues.
In Bicester, a survey typically comes before a sale, a refit or planned maintenance. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical surveys in Bicester
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bicester:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Non-domestic buildings, Brookside Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
Afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
A few practical points:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- The size and age of the building
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The number of materials to sample
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Asbestos surveys in Bicester: local notes
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If your survey is in Bicester, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our area stretches from Bicester to Oxford (11 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Bicester North station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Planning work on an older building in Bicester, whether near Church of St Edburg or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
For surveys in OX26 and OX27, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Market Square, Market End Way and London Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Bicester is on the A4095 and B4100, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out surveys in Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Bicester is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (under half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Bicester includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Schools near Bicester include Bicester Technology Studio (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Bicester
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Bicester: your questions answered
Do older homes in Bicester have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Bicester North station?
Yes, we cover Bicester, including the streets around Bicester North station.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note