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Asbestos Surveys in Lyneham, Oxfordshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Lyneham? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey in Lyneham
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Asbestos survey for Lyneham properties
Not every older building in Lyneham contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. From workplaces built before 2000 and the communal parts of blocks of flats, we cover flues, floor tiles and soffits.
Rural homes near Lyneham have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Lyneham
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common reasons for surveys in Lyneham
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you are a landlord near Shipton station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Asbestos surveys in Lyneham: local notes
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lyneham contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Lyneham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Lyneham to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
We cover surveys across the OX7 postcode area. Other places close to Lyneham we cover include Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
Lyneham questions
Do you come out to small villages like Lyneham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Lyneham and the area around Shipton station?
Yes. Shipton station is about 1.1 miles south of Lyneham, and we cover both.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is a survey needed before building work in Lyneham?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Your options compared
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear next steps
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Nearby places to Lyneham
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How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The number of materials to sample
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
- The type of material and its condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- 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