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Asbestos Survey for Jericho
Asbestos survey in Jericho: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey for Jericho
Asbestos survey for Jericho properties
About to refurbish in Jericho? 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. Whether it’s pre-purchase checks on older properties and pre-work surveys for trades, we deal with pipe lagging, water tanks and flues.
A survey in Jericho typically covers the house and its outbuildings, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Where asbestos turns up
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Public and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
If you have an older property in Jericho, near St Barnabas Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Suitable insurance for the work
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Which survey type fits your plans
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Asbestos surveys in Jericho: local notes
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Jericho as part of Oxfordshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Schools such as St Barnabas' Church of England Aided 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 typically where that starts. If you are a landlord near Oxford station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can help with an asbestos survey. That could mean a property on Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Jericho. Jericho sits on or near the A4144, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Jericho, we cover Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Jericho include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Jericho include The Eckersley School of English (0.5 miles south-east) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rickety Press pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Somerville College Library (less than half a mile east)
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Nearby places to Jericho
What else we do in Jericho
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Which option is right?
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Jericho
- Work done to the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
FAQs for Jericho
How far is Jericho from London?
Jericho is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Jericho?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not generally sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you cover Jericho?
We do: Jericho is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site