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Asbestos Survey in Chalkshire
Asbestos survey in Chalkshire: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos survey in Chalkshire
Chalkshire buildings and asbestos surveys
Chalkshire is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. In Chalkshire, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Chalkshire is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our area stretches from Chalkshire to Oxford (19 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, John Colet School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is usually where that starts. If you manage lettings around Little Kimble station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Chalkshire, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in HP17, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cover Terrick (1 mile north), Butler's Cross (1 mile south), Nash Lee (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile south-west) and Coombe (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (1.1 miles south-west) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Chalkshire include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Russell Arms (under half a mile south)
How asbestos survey works in Chalkshire
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Chalkshire. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. From pre-purchase checks on older properties and pre-work surveys for trades, we deal with flues, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels.
Village properties around Chalkshire often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Chalkshire (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Chalkshire
Why people call us in Chalkshire
The danger generally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
These are some of the things we deal with in Chalkshire:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Buying a property built before 2000
If you have an older property in Chalkshire, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Questions to ask before booking
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The number of samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
For businesses and landlords in Chalkshire
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
After the job
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Chalkshire
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
Questions from Chalkshire
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Little Kimble station?
Yes. Little Kimble station is about 1.3 miles south-west of Chalkshire, and we cover both.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The type of survey you need
- What the material is and its state
- How much sampling is needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site