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Asbestos Survey in Enslow
Any pre-2000 building in Enslow may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
Need an asbestos survey in Enslow?
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
About our asbestos survey in Enslow
About to refurbish in Enslow? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, including water tanks, pipe lagging and garage roofs.
Rural homes near Enslow have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Enslow (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Enslow buildings and asbestos surveys
Enslow is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Enslow range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Enslow is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Enslow to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Got an older property in Enslow, close to Church of Holy Cross or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For rented homes close to Tackley station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Station Road, Lince Lane and Ingleby Paddocks or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Enslow, we cover Bletchingdon (1 mile east), Kirtlington (1 mile north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles south-east), Kidlington (3 miles south) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Schools near Enslow include The Marlborough Church of England School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Rock Of Gibraltar Public House (less than half a mile west)
Your options compared
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Every main survey type
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
After we’ve finished in Enslow
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
A few practical points:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Questions from Enslow
Could my house in Enslow contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Enslow from London?
Enslow is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Enslow?
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?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s normally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- How big the building is
- The survey type
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site