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Asbestos Surveys in Crookham, West Berkshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Crookham? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey in Crookham
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, generally bound in the bitumen.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos survey for Crookham properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Crookham, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical jobs include checks on rental property and the communal parts of blocks of flats, involving boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and flues.
Village surveys around Crookham can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Recommendations in plain English
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Crookham
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.
If you run a business from older premises in Crookham, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
Common reasons for surveys in Crookham
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Non-domestic buildings, Brimpton C.E. Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Crookham buildings and asbestos surveys
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We work across Crookham and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Crookham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our area stretches from Crookham to Reading (12 miles away).
For rented homes close to Thatcham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. If you have an older property in Crookham, near Church of St Peter or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
We handle surveys in every part of the RG7 and RG19 postcode area. Your property could be on Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Crookham we cover include Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Crookham
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Crookham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Crookham and the area around Thatcham station?
Yes, we cover Crookham and the area towards Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What happens
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- The building’s size and layout
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site