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Asbestos Surveys in East End, Oxfordshire
Buildings in East End built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey in East End
About our asbestos survey in East End
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in East End, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and water tanks, and people normally contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and demolition and strip-out.
In a village like East End, 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. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- East End (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Nearby places to East End
What else we do in East End
Step by step
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Avoid these
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Choosing the right option
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Every main survey type
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What it might be made of
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Common questions in East End
Do you survey schools and community buildings around East End?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover small places like East End?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Who needs a management survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings generally starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
Surveys around East End
East End is about 4 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Properties in East End range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. East End is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Combe station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. 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.
We cover surveys across the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cover Combe (1 mile north-east), Freeland (1 mile south-east), North Leigh (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (2 miles north) and New Yatt (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Grove (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Morris Motors Museum (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Blenheim Farm.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- The building’s size and layout
- How many samples are needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note