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Asbestos Surveys in Godstow, Oxfordshire
Looking for an asbestos survey in Godstow? We cover Godstow and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey in Godstow
Godstow buildings and asbestos surveys
Godstow is about 3 miles south of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Godstow has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Godstow is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you are a landlord near Oxford Parkway station, share asbestos information with trades before work. A school such as Wolvercote Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Godstow we cover include Wolvercote (1 mile north-east), Binsey (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile east), Summertown (1 mile east) and North Oxford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (2.1 miles south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Godstow include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edward's School (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Trout Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.8 miles south-east)
About our asbestos survey in Godstow
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 Godstow. People often contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, involving floor tiles, water tanks and soffits.
In a village like Godstow, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Godstow (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Questions from Godstow
Could my house in Godstow contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Godstow may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Godstow?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
After the job
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Going forward:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Nearby places to Godstow
What else we do in Godstow
What affects the price in Godstow
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Options to consider in Godstow
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. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page or our cost guide.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
What we deal with in Godstow
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Typical jobs in Godstow include:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Planning work on an older building in Godstow, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- The number of samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- The report contents
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note