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Asbestos Surveys in Kingsclere, West Berkshire
Buildings in Kingsclere built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
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Asbestos survey near Kingsclere
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Kingsclere, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. We often deal with floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about community buildings and halls and rented homes between tenancies.
In a smaller place like Kingsclere, surveys are often for family homes before renovation, with garages and outbuildings included, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Kingsclere
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Places near Kingsclere
What else we do in Kingsclere
Surveys around Kingsclere
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In Kingsclere, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We work right across the region, from Kingsclere to Reading (14 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Kingsclere, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you let flats or houses near Thatcham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
We carry out surveys all over the RG20 postcode area. Whether your property is on King John Road, George Street and Garden Close or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you will find George And Horne Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Why people call us in Kingsclere
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Public and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition projects
A school such as Kingsclere Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- How many samples are included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Which option is right?
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Records for your files
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
FAQs for Kingsclere
Do you cover Kingsclere from London?
Kingsclere is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Kingsclere?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you cover Kingsclere?
We do: Kingsclere is within the area we cover in West Berkshire. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Some practical advice:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Survey first, then book the trades
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site