Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Bisham
Buildings in Bisham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Bisham
About our asbestos survey in Bisham
Planning building work in Bisham? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. We often deal with boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about demolition projects and common parts of flats and HMOs.
Village properties around Bisham often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Bisham (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Bisham
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
What we deal with in Bisham
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
If you manage lettings around Marlow station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
Surveying buildings in Bisham
Bisham is about 1 mile south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Bisham is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Bisham is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
A school such as Bisham Church of England Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Planning work on an older building in Bisham, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Surveys anywhere in SL7 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Bisham Court, Marlow Road and Vansittart Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Bisham we cover include Temple (1 mile south-west), Marlow (1 mile north), Cookham Dean (1 mile east), Pinkneys Green (2 miles south) and Cookham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (5 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Marlow Museum (0.7 miles north) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Schools near Bisham include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (under half a mile north)
Bisham questions
Can you survey a school or hall near Bisham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Bisham and the area around Marlow station?
Yes. Marlow station is about 1 mile north of Bisham, and we cover both.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Bisham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size and age of the building
- Material and condition
- The number of materials to sample
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
How we work
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear next steps
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Bisham
Other services in Bisham
- 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