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Asbestos Survey for Postcombe
Any pre-2000 building in Postcombe may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Checks on rental property
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Need an asbestos survey in Postcombe?
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Asbestos survey near Postcombe
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Postcombe, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. People often contact us about rented homes between tenancies and shops, offices and industrial units, involving water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging.
Rural homes near Postcombe have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Postcombe: local notes
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Postcombe is within our Oxfordshire area, whatever the size of the job. Postcombe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Postcombe to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Postcombe, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Postcombe we cover include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include England's Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
The scope of an asbestos survey
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Practical recommendations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Common reasons for surveys in Postcombe
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Oxfordshire can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are some of the things we deal with in Postcombe:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Postcombe, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What the report or result will contain
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Also near Postcombe
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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Postcombe
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Postcombe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
The process
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- 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 written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
What affects the price in Postcombe
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- The survey type
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
To avoid problems in future:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site