Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Mapledurham
Asbestos survey in Mapledurham, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Mapledurham?
About our asbestos survey in Mapledurham
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Mapledurham, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. From planned refurbishment work and community buildings and halls, we cover soffits, flues and garage roofs.
Village houses like those in Mapledurham have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Mapledurham
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
The process
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- 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
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Things not to do
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Mapledurham buildings and asbestos surveys
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In Mapledurham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a school like Purley CofE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is usually where that starts. If you manage lettings around Tilehurst station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Wherever your property is in RG8, RG4 and RG31, we can help with an asbestos survey. Streets in the area include St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. We also carry out surveys in Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
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Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What we deal with in Mapledurham
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
In older properties, we often see:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Planning work on an older building in Mapledurham, whether near Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The number of samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
Common questions in Mapledurham
Do you cover Mapledurham and the area around Tilehurst station?
Yes. Tilehurst station is about 1 mile south of Mapledurham, and we cover both.
Do you cover Mapledurham from London?
We cover Mapledurham, about 41 miles from central London.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
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.
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- The size and age of the building
- How many outbuildings are included
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note