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Asbestos Surveys in Compton, West Berkshire
Asbestos survey across Compton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Community buildings and halls
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey for Compton
Options to consider in Compton
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See our prices page and published price ranges.
How asbestos survey works in Compton
Not every older building in Compton contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. From pre-purchase checks on older properties and shops, offices and industrial units, we deal with soffits, textured ceilings and garage roofs.
Village properties around Compton often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Compton (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Surveys around Compton
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Compton is within our West Berkshire area, for surveys of every size. Compton is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For a school like Compton C.E. Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Compton is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We carry out surveys all over the RG20 postcode area. Your property could be on High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street, wherever it is in Compton. Other places close to Compton we cover include East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Compton include Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
- Which survey type fits your plans
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
Common reasons for surveys in Compton
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Altering an older house in Compton, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether VAT is included
- What the report or result will contain
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
FAQs for Compton
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover small places like Compton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Do you work in Compton?
Yes. We cover Compton and the surrounding area as part of West Berkshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
- 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