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Asbestos Survey in Islip
Asbestos survey for properties in Islip and Oxfordshire: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey near Islip
How it works
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 the rooms must be cleared. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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About our asbestos survey in Islip
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. Typical materials include pipe lagging, floor tiles and flues, and typical jobs are demolition and strip-out and surveys requested by builders before work.
Village houses like those in Islip have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Islip (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
More for properties in Islip
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What happens next
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
After we’ve finished:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Duty holders and landlords in Islip
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Islip, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Common reasons for surveys in Islip
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there is no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
If you are a landlord near Islip station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Surveying buildings in Islip
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For surveys in Islip, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Islip is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Schools such as Dr South's Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Altering an older house in Islip, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
For surveys in OX5, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way, wherever it is in Islip. Neighbouring places we cover include Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- Which survey type fits your plans
- What the material is and its state
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
- Where we could park
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Islip
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Islip?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Could my house in Islip contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
Options to consider in Islip
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is usually cheaper in the end. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear next steps
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site