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Asbestos Surveys in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Asbestos survey in Ford: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Ford?
How asbestos survey works in Ford
The point of a survey is more than a list. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with. Common materials are pipe lagging, water tanks and soffits, and people usually contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and shops, offices and industrial units.
Village properties around Ford often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Ford (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Ford
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
If you let flats or houses near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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.
Ford: your questions answered
Could my house in Ford contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ford can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is a survey needed before building work in Ford?
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 do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Options to consider in Ford
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. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- The right survey for your plans
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Surveys around Ford
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For surveys in Ford, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ford, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in HP17 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Linden Way and Chapel Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Ford, we also cover Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Ford includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Dinton Hermit Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
For businesses and landlords in Ford
If you manage or own a block in Ford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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