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Asbestos Survey in Hethe
Any pre-2000 building in Hethe may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos help in Hethe
Surveying buildings in Hethe
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Hethe, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Hethe, whether near Church of St Edmund and George or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Fringford Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Main Street and Hardwick Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Hethe we cover include Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Whitmore Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
About our asbestos survey in Hethe
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We will tell you which suits your plans in Hethe. Typical jobs include demolition projects and shops, offices and industrial units, including pipe lagging, textured ceilings and garage roofs.
Rural homes near Hethe have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Hethe (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What affects the price in Hethe
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What happens next
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After we have finished:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Hethe: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Hethe?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How far is Hethe from London?
Hethe is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
These come up again and again:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition and strip-out
- Buying a property built before 2000
If you let flats or houses near Bicester North station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Comparing quotes
- The scope, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site