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Asbestos Surveys in Kirtlington, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Kirtlington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
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Duty holders and landlords in Kirtlington
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
About our asbestos survey in Kirtlington
Not every older building in Kirtlington contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours. Whether it’s demolition and strip-out and purchases of older homes and buildings, we deal with pipe lagging, water tanks and flues.
Around a village like Kirtlington, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Kirtlington (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Kirtlington
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report is how they find out.
These are some of the things we deal with in Kirtlington:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
A school such as Kirtlington Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before booking
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Which areas and materials are covered
Your options compared
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Every main survey type
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Covering London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
After we’ve finished in Kirtlington
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Asbestos surveys in Kirtlington: local notes
Kirtlington is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Kirtlington, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Kirtlington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
For rented homes close to Tackley station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Altering an older house in Kirtlington, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
We handle surveys in every part of the OX5 postcode area and the streets around it. From South Green, Church Lane and Hatch Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Bletchingdon (1 mile south), Enslow (1 mile south-west), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east), Hampton Poyle (3 miles south) and Weston Otmoor (3 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (11 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
Nearby places to Kirtlington
What else we do in Kirtlington
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Kirtlington
Do you come out to small villages like Kirtlington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Kirtlington have asbestos?
Any home in Kirtlington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site