Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Fritwell, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey across Fritwell, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Fritwell
About our asbestos survey in Fritwell
For landlords and managing agents in Fritwell, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. Whether it’s pre-work surveys for trades and demolition and strip-out, we deal with flues, textured ceilings and soffits.
Village properties around Fritwell often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Fritwell (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Fritwell buildings and asbestos surveys
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Fritwell is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Altering an older house in Fritwell, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you let flats or houses near Heyford station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
We carry out surveys all over OX27 and the streets around it. Local streets include East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Weighing up your options
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- The right survey for your plans
- Recommendations in plain English
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we work
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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How we price an asbestos survey
Our quotes take into account:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- The survey type
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
After we’ve finished:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
FAQs for Fritwell
Do you cover Fritwell from London?
We cover Fritwell, about 58 miles from central London.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Fritwell?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
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.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What we deal with in Fritwell
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Checks on rental property
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
A school such as Fritwell Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The report contents
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Other services in Fritwell
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site