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Asbestos Surveys in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Looking for an asbestos survey in Haddenham? We cover Haddenham and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Community buildings and halls
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey for Haddenham
Doing it yourself?
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos survey near Haddenham
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 tell you which suits your plans in Haddenham. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and rented homes between tenancies, involving garage roofs, boiler cupboard panels and flues.
In a smaller place like Haddenham, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Haddenham (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
Afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Things not to do
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Haddenham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Which option is right?
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- The right survey for your plans
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Step by step
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take 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.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Haddenham
Do you cover Haddenham and the area around Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes. Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 0.7 miles west of Haddenham, and we cover both.
Do you cover Haddenham from London?
We cover Haddenham, about 40 miles from central London.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
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.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Haddenham buildings and asbestos surveys
Haddenham is about 6 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Haddenham, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Haddenham is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Got an older property in Haddenham, close to Parish Church of St Mary or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, Haddenham Community Infant School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Haddenham, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on High Street, Station Road and Printers Piece, wherever it is in Haddenham. Other places close to Haddenham we cover include Kingsey (1 mile south), Cuddington (2 miles north), Gibraltar (2 miles north-east), Chearsley (2 miles north-west) and Towersey (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (12 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon Public House (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site