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Asbestos Survey in Ickford
Worried about asbestos in Ickford? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Ickford
Asbestos survey for Ickford properties
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’ll tell you which suits your plans in Ickford. From pre-work surveys for trades and community buildings and halls, we cover water tanks, pipe lagging and flues and more.
In a village like Ickford, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Ickford (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Nearby places to Ickford
What else we do in Ickford
Surveying buildings in Ickford
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Ickford is within our Buckinghamshire area, for surveys of every size. Ickford is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our area stretches from Ickford to Oxford (7 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Ickford School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Ickford, we cover Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickford includes Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south)
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Why people call us in Ickford
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
If you have an older property in Ickford, near Parish Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Comparing quotes
- The scope, in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The number of samples
- If the price includes VAT
For businesses and landlords in Ickford
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
After the job
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Ickford questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Ickford?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How far is Ickford from London?
Ickford is about 45 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my home contain 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.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site