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Asbestos Survey for Murcott
Asbestos survey in Murcott: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey for Murcott
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos survey near Murcott
Managing agents and landlords in Murcott use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. Typical materials include garage roofs, textured ceilings and floor tiles, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and shops, offices and industrial units.
Village properties around Murcott often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Towns and villages near Murcott
More for properties in Murcott
Why people call us in Murcott
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. A survey is the usual way to do that.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you’re a landlord near Islip station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- The report contents
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Murcott must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Surveying buildings in Murcott
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Murcott, tell us the postcode and what you need. Murcott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Altering an older house in Murcott, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Anywhere in OX5, we can help with an asbestos survey. We also carry out surveys in Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Murcott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Questions from Murcott
Could my house in Murcott contain asbestos?
Any home in Murcott built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Islip station?
Yes. Islip station is about 3.7 miles west of Murcott, and we cover both.
Is a survey needed before building work in Murcott?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Book the survey before booking builders
What to avoid
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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