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Asbestos Surveys in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Looking for an asbestos survey in Farnborough? We work across Farnborough and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey near Farnborough
Asbestos survey for Farnborough properties
Planning building work in Farnborough? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, involving textured ceilings, water tanks and flues.
Rural homes near Farnborough have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Some practical advice:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Towns and villages near Farnborough
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What it might be made of
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Oxfordshire can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are some of the things we deal with in Farnborough:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
If you have an older property in Farnborough, near Church of All Saints or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What the report or result will contain
- VAT, clearly stated
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The survey type
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey scope
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
Farnborough: your questions answered
Do you cover Farnborough from London?
Farnborough is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Farnborough?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts normally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Weighing up your options
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Surveys around Farnborough
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Farnborough is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Farnborough is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Farnborough, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in OX12, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Farnborough, we also cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note