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Asbestos Surveys in Henton, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey for Henton: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
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Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Asbestos survey for Henton properties
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Henton must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Whether it’s demolition projects and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we deal with flues, pipe lagging and textured ceilings.
Rural homes near Henton have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Henton (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
A few practical points:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Book the survey before booking builders
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Choosing the right option
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Henton
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Asbestos surveys in Henton: local notes
Henton is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Henton, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Henton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Henton to Oxford (15 miles away).
Got an older property in Henton, close to Church of the Holy Trinity or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Henton, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Anywhere in OX39, an asbestos survey is available. That could mean a property on Manor Farm Way and New Close Farm Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Forty Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile east), Holly Green (1 mile north-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west) and Wallingford (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Peacock Country Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- How much sampling is needed
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Henton: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Henton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Who needs a management survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings usually starts with one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site