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Asbestos Surveys in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
Any pre-2000 building in Marlow Common may contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey near Marlow Common
Asbestos survey near Marlow Common
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. From surveys requested by builders before work and community buildings and halls, we cover floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and garage roofs.
In a village like Marlow Common, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Asbestos surveys in Marlow Common: local notes
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Marlow Common has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Marlow station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Marlow Common is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7. Nearby, we also cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Marlow Common include Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow Common include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
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Weighing up your options
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Practical recommendations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
See how we quote or the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The building’s size and layout
- How many different materials need sampling
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Questions from Marlow Common
Do you come out to small villages like Marlow Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Marlow station?
Yes, we cover Marlow Common and the area towards Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Marlow Common?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you work in Marlow Common?
Yes. We cover Marlow Common and the surrounding area as part of Buckinghamshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Why people call us in Marlow Common
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That is why so many buildings in Buckinghamshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
For a school like Spinfield School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before booking anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What you will receive in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Looking after things afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
After we’ve finished:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Marlow Common were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Marlow Common must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Should you do 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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note