West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Inkpen, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Inkpen may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey for Inkpen
Asbestos survey for Inkpen properties
About to refurbish in Inkpen? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Typical materials include floor tiles, soffits and water tanks, and people usually contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report.
Village houses like those in Inkpen have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Inkpen (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Inkpen, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Inkpen must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
More for properties in Inkpen
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
What affects the price in Inkpen
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Which survey type fits your plans
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Before booking, note that:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
Asbestos surveys in Inkpen: local notes
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Properties in Inkpen range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Inkpen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Kintbury station, share asbestos information with trades before work. For a school like Inkpen Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Anywhere in RG17, an asbestos survey is available. Streets in the area include Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Common questions in Inkpen
Is asbestos common in Inkpen homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Inkpen may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Inkpen from London?
Inkpen is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Inkpen?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we will advise.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Inkpen?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
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.
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Keeping things safe:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- 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
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Inkpen
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Buying a property built before 2000
Altering an older house in Inkpen, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The report contents
- The scope, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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