Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Combe
Worried about asbestos in Combe? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey in Combe
Asbestos survey for Combe properties
The type of survey you need in Combe depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We will recommend the right one. Whether it’s demolition projects and rented homes between tenancies, we cover garage roofs, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Combe, 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. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Combe (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Combe: local notes
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Combe, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Combe to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
A school such as Combe CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you let flats or houses near Combe station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
For surveys in OX29, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Questions from Combe
Is asbestos common in Combe homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Combe may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey a school or hall near Combe?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Is a survey needed before building work in Combe?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples for analysis. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
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.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Weighing up your options
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Community buildings and halls
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Got an older property in Combe, close to St Laurence's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
What affects the price in Combe
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much sampling is needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Also near Combe
What else we do in Combe
After we have finished in Combe
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Step by step
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site