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Asbestos Survey in Great Coxwell
Asbestos survey for Great Coxwell: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey near Great Coxwell
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
Asbestos survey in Great Coxwell
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Great Coxwell. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. We often deal with water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and demolition and strip-out.
In a village like Great Coxwell, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Towns and villages near Great Coxwell
What else we do in Great Coxwell
Why people call us in Great Coxwell
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Community buildings and halls
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
For a school like Faringdon Community College, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope, in writing
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- The type of survey you need
- How big the building is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Questions from Great Coxwell
How far is Great Coxwell from London?
We cover Great Coxwell, about 66 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Great Coxwell have asbestos?
If your home in Great Coxwell was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
How we work
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- 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
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is usually cheaper in the end. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear next steps
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
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.
Surveying buildings in Great Coxwell
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. If your survey is in Great Coxwell, let us know about access. Great Coxwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Great Coxwell, whether near Church of St Giles or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We handle surveys in every part of SN7. Local streets include Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Great Coxwell include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Eagle Tavern (0.7 miles east)
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site