Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Northway
Asbestos survey for properties in Northway and Oxfordshire: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Need an asbestos survey in Northway?
Step by step
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How asbestos survey works in Northway
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Whether it’s public and community buildings and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we deal with garage roofs, textured ceilings and pipe lagging and more.
Northway has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Northway (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Northway
What else we do in Northway
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition assessed for every material
See our prices page and published price ranges.
For businesses and landlords in Northway
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Northway must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Common reasons for surveys in Northway
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there is no single place to look.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition and strip-out
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
For a school like New Marston Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Common questions in Northway
Do you cover Northway and the area around Oxford station?
Yes, we cover Northway and the area towards Oxford station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Do you cover Northway from London?
We cover Northway, about 52 miles from central London.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Northway?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
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.
Surveying buildings in Northway
Northway is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Northway, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Northway is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you let flats or houses near Oxford station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Planning work on an older building in Northway, whether near St Anthony of Padua or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX3. Local streets include Copse Lane, Marsh Lane and Upway Road; we cover every one. With the A40 close by, Northway is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Northway, we also cover Headington (1 mile south-east), Marston (1 mile north-west), New Marston (1 mile south-west), Headington Hill (1 mile south) and Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Churchill Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northway include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye St Antony School (0.8 miles south) and Cheney School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (1.5 miles south-west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site