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Asbestos Survey for Butler's Cross
Found something that might be asbestos in Butler's Cross? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Get a quote for Butler's Cross
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Asbestos survey in Butler's Cross
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Butler's Cross, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. People often contact us about demolition projects and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, including flues, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
Village properties around Butler's Cross often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Butler's Cross (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Butler's Cross, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in Butler's Cross
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much sampling is needed
- The building’s size and layout
- How much there is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Choosing the right option
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. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Butler's Cross
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Going forward:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
FAQs for Butler's Cross
How far is Butler's Cross from London?
Butler's Cross is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Butler's Cross?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Butler's Cross buildings and asbestos surveys
Butler's Cross is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Properties in Butler's Cross range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Butler's Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our area stretches from Butler's Cross to Oxford (19 miles away).
For rented homes close to Little Kimble station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Altering an older house in Butler's Cross, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Butler's Cross, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in HP17, an asbestos survey is available. We can help with surveys on streets such as Ellesborough Road, Chalkshire Road and Wendover Road. Close by, we cover Chalkshire (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- 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
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site