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Asbestos Surveys in Kingsash, Buckinghamshire
Any pre-2000 building in Kingsash may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Workplaces built before 2000
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How asbestos survey works in Kingsash
Managing agents and landlords in Kingsash use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. We often deal with floor tiles, soffits and boiler cupboard panels, and people usually contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and surveys requested by builders before work.
Rural homes near Kingsash have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Kingsash (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Kingsash
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Buckinghamshire can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you let flats or houses near Wendover station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- The report contents
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Things not to do
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Options to consider in Kingsash
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Recommendations in plain English
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Surveys around Kingsash
Kingsash is about 5 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Kingsash as part of Buckinghamshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kingsash to Oxford (22 miles away).
Got an older property in Kingsash, close to Old Church of St John the Baptist or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For a school like Wendover House School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Kingsash, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We handle surveys in every part of HP16. We also carry out surveys in Lee Gate (1 mile east), Wendover Dean (1 mile south-west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south-east), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (5 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (7 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Trenchard Museum (2.4 miles north) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Kingsash include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Gate Public House (0.5 miles east)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Step by step
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- 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
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Good to know
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Kingsash
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
FAQs for Kingsash
Do you cover small places like Kingsash?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Kingsash contain asbestos?
If your home in Kingsash was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts usually need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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