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Asbestos Surveys in Crawley, Oxfordshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Crawley? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Checks on rental property
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey for Crawley
After the job
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Some practical advice:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Things not to do
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Asbestos survey in Crawley
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Crawley. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. From planned refurbishment work and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we deal with water tanks, flues and garage roofs.
Village surveys around Crawley can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Crawley (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- How many different materials need sampling
- How easy it is to reach
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.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Crawley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Crawley
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
Asbestos surveys in Crawley: local notes
Crawley is about 1 mile north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Crawley, just send the postcode. Crawley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Altering an older house in Crawley, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. If you manage lettings around Finstock station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29. That could mean a property on Witney Hill, Farm Lane and Foxburrow Lane, wherever it is in Crawley. Close by, we cover Leafield (2 miles north-west), Swinbrook (4 miles west), Ascott d'Oyley (4 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-west) and Ascott Earl (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (11 miles south).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby schools include Wood Green School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile north)
Why people call us in Crawley
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Community buildings and halls
Schools such as Hailey Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- The report contents
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The number of samples
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Recommendations in plain English
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Questions from Crawley
Do you cover Crawley from London?
We cover Crawley, about 64 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Crawley have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Crawley may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work in Crawley?
Yes. We cover Crawley and the surrounding area as part of Oxfordshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Crawley, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What else we do in Crawley
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note