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Asbestos Survey in Childrey

Buildings in Childrey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.

Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Checks on rental property
Pre-work surveys for trades

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Asbestos survey for Childrey

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About our asbestos survey in Childrey

A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. People often contact us about workplaces built before 2000 and rented homes due for maintenance, involving boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and water tanks.

In a village like Childrey, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.

Where: Childrey (OX12)
County: Oxfordshire
What we do: Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
You receive: A written report with lab results
Quote: A written quote before work starts
Phone: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

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Duty holders and landlords in Childrey

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.

The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.

Common reasons for surveys in Childrey

For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.

If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:

Pre-work surveys for trades
Checks on rental property
Public and community buildings
Workplaces built before 2000

If you have an older property in Childrey, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.

Before you book anyone

The report contents
Whether VAT is included
Whether extra samples cost more
The scope, in writing

Read the checklist

The process

On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. The work area is kept clear while we are working.

Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
The surveyor inspects and takes samples
The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
You get the report, and we talk you through it

Getting ready

Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ensure we can get to the area
Mention any parking restrictions

How to get a quote

For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.

Tell us what you need

Related guides

Which asbestos survey do I need?

What’s included, and what isn’t

So you know what to expect:

The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment

If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.

Materials in Childrey

Boiler cupboards and panels
Cement sheets and cladding
Water tanks and flues
Pipe lagging
Floor tiles and adhesive
Roofing felt and bitumen
Soffits and porch canopies
Ceiling tiles
Garage and shed roofs
Artex and textured coatings

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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Childrey

Do you survey schools and community buildings around Childrey?

Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.

Do you come out to small villages like Childrey?

Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.

Do landlords need an asbestos survey?

Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.

How dangerous is asbestos?

Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.

How do I get a quote?

Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

Do you cover Childrey?

We do: Childrey is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.

Can I put asbestos in a skip?

Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.

Do you need to see it before quoting?

Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.

Materials we deal with

Roofing felt and bitumen

Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.

Pipe lagging

If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.

Looking after things afterwards

Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.

Once we are done:

For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Book the survey before booking builders

Things not to do

Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.

If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.

Asbestos surveys in Childrey: local notes

Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Childrey range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Childrey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Childrey to Oxford (about 16 miles away).

Non-domestic buildings, The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Childrey, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.

Anywhere in OX12, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill; we cover every one. For properties just outside Childrey, we cover West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).

Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Childrey include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.

Local schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
Nearby, you will find The Hatchet Public House (under half a mile south)

What it costs

What changes the cost:

Parking and access charges
The number of samples or the size of the building
Access to the area
The type of material and its condition

Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.

Helping us quote

The most useful photos are:

Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Where we could park
An idea of size
Damaged areas

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.

Options to consider in Childrey

Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Our quotes are clear about VAT.