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Asbestos Surveys in Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire
Need an asbestos survey in Marsh Baldon? We cover Marsh Baldon and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Marsh Baldon
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
Asbestos survey for Marsh Baldon properties
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Marsh Baldon, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical materials include garage roofs, soffits and flues, and typical jobs are the communal parts of blocks of flats and schools, halls and community buildings.
In a village like Marsh Baldon, 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. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Marsh Baldon (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Marsh Baldon
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Marsh Baldon: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Marsh Baldon homes?
If your home in Marsh Baldon was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Marsh Baldon?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Marsh Baldon?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t typically sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The size of the job
- How much sampling is needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Also near Marsh Baldon
More for properties in Marsh Baldon
Surveying buildings in Marsh Baldon
Marsh Baldon is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For surveys in Marsh Baldon, tell us about parking and access. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Altering an older house in Marsh Baldon, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. If you’re a landlord near Radley station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. From Baldon Lane and The Rickyard or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Marsh Baldon, we also cover Berinsfield (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles south), Stadhampton (3 miles east), Brookhampton (3 miles east) and Drayton St Leonard (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Witney (15 miles north-west) and Thame (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (4.1 miles west) and Templars Square (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Marsh Baldon include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Typical surveys in Marsh Baldon
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Public and community buildings
Non-domestic buildings, Marsh Baldon Church of England Controlled School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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