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Asbestos Surveys in Lyford, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey across Lyford and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey near Lyford
Asbestos survey for Lyford properties
For landlords and managing agents in Lyford, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. Common materials are soffits, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels, and typical jobs are shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and pre-work surveys for trades.
Village surveys around Lyford can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Lyford (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Common reasons for surveys in Lyford
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Planning work on an older building in Lyford, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What the report or result will contain
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Options to consider in Lyford
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Practical recommendations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Asbestos surveys in Lyford: local notes
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In Lyford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
We carry out surveys all over the OX12 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Lyford includes Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles west)
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Lyford
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
Nearby places to Lyford
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
After we’ve finished in Lyford
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Keeping things safe:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Common questions in Lyford
Do you cover Lyford from London?
Lyford is about 58 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Lyford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note