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Asbestos Survey in Little Marlow
Buildings in Little Marlow built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos help in Little Marlow
Asbestos survey near Little Marlow
Any building in Little Marlow built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Common materials are textured ceilings, pipe lagging and water tanks, and people normally contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and schools, halls and community buildings.
Village surveys around Little Marlow can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Practical recommendations
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What we deal with in Little Marlow
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That’s why so many buildings in Buckinghamshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
In older properties, we often see:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Planning work on an older building in Little Marlow, whether near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Asbestos surveys in Little Marlow: local notes
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For surveys in Little Marlow, tell us about parking and access. Little Marlow is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Little Marlow to Reading (14 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Little Marlow CofE School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you let flats or houses near Bourne End station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Anywhere in SL7, an asbestos survey is available. Streets in the area include Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. We also carry out surveys in Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Little Marlow include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Little Marlow include Great Marlow School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Duty holders and landlords in Little Marlow
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Places near Little Marlow
Also in Little Marlow
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Little Marlow
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Little Marlow: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Little Marlow?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Little Marlow and the area around Bourne End station?
Yes. Bourne End station is about 1.4 miles east of Little Marlow, and we cover both.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is a survey needed before building work in Little Marlow?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once we are done:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
- 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