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Asbestos Survey in Remenham
Worried about asbestos in Remenham? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey in Remenham
About our asbestos survey in Remenham
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Remenham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. From demolition projects and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and garage roofs.
Village properties around Remenham often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Remenham (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How many samples are needed
- The size and age of the building
- Which survey type fits your plans
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Remenham
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- The right survey for your plans
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
Asbestos surveys in Remenham: local notes
Remenham is about 5 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. In Remenham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Remenham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Got an older property in Remenham, close to Church of St Nicholas or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Henley-On-Thames station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Remenham is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9. Neighbouring places we cover include Aston (1 mile east), Remenham Hill (1 mile south-east), Mill End (1 mile north-east), Medmenham (2 miles east) and Cockpole Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Thame (14 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles west) and Little Heath (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (1.4 miles south) and Marlow Community Hospital (5.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Remenham include Badgemore Primary School (1.1 miles south-west) and Gillotts School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old White Horse pub (0.9 miles south-west)
The process
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Remenham: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Remenham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do older homes in Remenham have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Remenham can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Remenham?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What we deal with in Remenham
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Typical jobs in Remenham include:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
Non-domestic buildings, Rupert House School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens next
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Don’ts
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note