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Asbestos Surveys in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Worried about asbestos in Kennington? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
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FAQs for Kennington
Do you work near Radley station?
Yes, we cover Kennington and the area towards Radley station, about 1.8 miles south.
Can you survey a school or hall near Kennington?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
About our asbestos survey in Kennington
Our surveys in Kennington cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. People often contact us about planned refurbishment work and rented homes between tenancies, including water tanks, floor tiles and flues.
Kennington has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Kennington
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
Options to consider in Kennington
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are comparing like with like. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Clear advice on your options
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Each material’s condition recorded
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- How big the building is
- How many different materials need sampling
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- The access route
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Kennington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Kennington
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
If you have an older property in Kennington, near St Swithun's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
Nearby places to Kennington
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Surveying buildings in Kennington
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Kennington is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Kennington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For rented homes close to Radley station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Non-domestic buildings, St Swithun's CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
We carry out surveys all over OX1 and OX14 and the streets around it. From Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Kennington, we also cover Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Kennington includes Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Kennington include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site