Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Harefield, Buckinghamshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Harefield? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Public and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
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Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
About our asbestos survey in Harefield
If a building in Harefield dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. People often contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and demolition and strip-out, including soffits, flues and floor tiles.
In places like Harefield, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Harefield (UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Harefield
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Surveying buildings in Harefield
Harefield is in Buckinghamshire. Harefield is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Harefield is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Harefield to London (18 miles away).
A school such as Harefield Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. Public buildings around Harefield, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
We handle surveys in every part of the UB9 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on High Street, Vernon Drive and New Park Road. For properties just outside Harefield, we cover Hill End (1 mile north) and Moor Park (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Maple Cross and Mill End (2.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Horse Shoe Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
- Nearby schools include The Harefield Academy (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Your options compared
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not normally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Harefield
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- The right survey for your plans
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What affects the price in Harefield
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Before you book, note that:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
Where asbestos turns up
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition projects
If you have an older property in Harefield, near Harefield Baptist Church or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The report contents
Questions from Harefield
Do you work near Denham station?
Yes. Denham station is about 2 miles south of Harefield, and we cover both.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Harefield?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site