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Asbestos Surveys in Horspath, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey for Horspath: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Public and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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Asbestos survey in Horspath
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Horspath, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and planned refurbishment work, involving boiler cupboard panels, flues and pipe lagging.
In a village like Horspath, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Horspath (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Horspath
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Recommendations in plain English
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Asbestos surveys in Horspath: local notes
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Horspath has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Horspath is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Non-domestic buildings, Horspath Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. If you have an older property in Horspath, near Church of St Giles or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Surveys anywhere in OX33 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Horspath, we also cover Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
A little further out are Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Horspath include Wheatley Park School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library Farmhouse (1.6 miles south)
What we deal with in Horspath
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Oxfordshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Schools, halls and community buildings
If you’re a landlord near Oxford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What the report or result will contain
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Common questions in Horspath
Is asbestos common in Horspath homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Horspath?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- The building’s size and layout
- How many samples are needed
- The type of survey you need
- The number of materials to sample
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Also near Horspath
Other services in Horspath
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note