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Asbestos Surveys in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
Looking for an asbestos survey in Chartridge? We work across Chartridge and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Chartridge
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Asbestos survey in Chartridge
For landlords and managing agents in Chartridge, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. Whether it’s refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and rented homes due for maintenance, we deal with flues, soffits and textured ceilings.
Around a village like Chartridge, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Chartridge (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Where asbestos turns up
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in Chartridge:
- Public and community buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
Got an older property in Chartridge, close to St John's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Chartridge, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
FAQs for Chartridge
How far is Chartridge from London?
We cover Chartridge, about 28 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Chartridge?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Asbestos surveys in Chartridge: local notes
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Properties in Chartridge range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
For a school like Chartridge Combined School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. If you manage lettings around Great Missenden station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Chartridge is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Chartridge, we also cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartridge include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (less than half a mile west)
Places near Chartridge
What else we do in Chartridge
After we have finished in Chartridge
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
To avoid problems in future:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note