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Asbestos Surveys in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Worried about asbestos in Coombe? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Community buildings and halls
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Need an asbestos survey in Coombe?
What we deal with in Coombe
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
Planning work on an older building in Coombe, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Before booking anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Asbestos survey in Coombe
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We will tell you which suits your plans in Coombe. From planned refurbishment work and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we deal with soffits, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings.
In a village like Coombe, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Coombe (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Coombe
Do you work near Little Kimble station?
Yes, we cover Coombe and the area towards Little Kimble station, about 1.3 miles west.
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Places near Coombe
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Coombe buildings and asbestos surveys
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Coombe is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Coombe is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Coombe to Oxford (19 miles away).
A school such as Great Kimble Church of England School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you let flats or houses near Little Kimble station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Coombe, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (less than half a mile north)
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Options to consider in Coombe
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site