Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Fingest
Worried about asbestos in Fingest? We provide asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, explained in plain English.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey for Fingest
Asbestos survey for Fingest properties
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. Whether it’s rented homes due for maintenance and demolition and strip-out, we deal with textured ceilings, pipe lagging and boiler cupboard panels.
Village surveys around Fingest can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Fingest (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around Fingest
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Fingest has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Fingest is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Got an older property in Fingest, close to Church of St Bartholomew or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, Cadmore End CofE School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Fingest, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in RG9, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Fingest include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile south)
Common reasons for surveys in Fingest
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
For rented homes close to Saunderton station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
Your options compared
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What happens
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. 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
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The survey scope
- The survey type
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Questions from Fingest
Is asbestos common in Fingest homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fingest can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Fingest?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
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.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Also near Fingest
For businesses and landlords in Fingest
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site