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Asbestos Surveys in Fyfield, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Fyfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Public and community buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
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Asbestos survey for Fyfield properties
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will help you choose the right one for your survey in Fyfield. People often contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and surveys requested by builders before work, including water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings.
Village properties around Fyfield often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Fyfield (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Parking and access charges
- How big the building is
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Nearby places to Fyfield
What else we do in Fyfield
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Common reasons for surveys in Fyfield
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Non-domestic buildings, Abingdon Preparatory School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report or result will contain
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How many samples are included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Fyfield buildings and asbestos surveys
Fyfield is about 5 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Fyfield, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you have an older property in Fyfield, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Surveys anywhere in OX13 start with the postcode and some photos. From Main Road, Netherton Lane and St John's Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Netherton (1 mile north-west), Tubney (1 mile east), Frilford Heath (2 miles east), Frilford (2 miles south-east) and Marcham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.9 miles west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around Fyfield includes Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (within half a mile east)
Choosing the right option
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear advice on your options
- Condition assessed for every material
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Common questions in Fyfield
Do you cover Fyfield from London?
We cover Fyfield, about 57 miles from central London.
Can you survey a school or hall near Fyfield?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is a survey needed before building work in Fyfield?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
The process
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Fyfield, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site