Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Survey in Shellingford
Asbestos survey in Shellingford and across Oxfordshire: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with written paperwork.
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey in Shellingford
About our asbestos survey in Shellingford
What you are planning in Shellingford decides the survey: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We will match the survey to the plan. From managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we cover water tanks, garage roofs and soffits.
Around a village like Shellingford, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Shellingford (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around Shellingford
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Shellingford is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our area stretches from Shellingford to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
Altering an older house in Shellingford, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We cover surveys across the SN7 postcode area. We can help with surveys on streets such as Church Street and Fernham Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Community College (2.2 miles west)
Weighing up your options
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Recommendations in plain English
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What we deal with in Shellingford
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Oxfordshire can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Non-domestic buildings, Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
For businesses and landlords in Shellingford
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
More for properties in Shellingford
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Shellingford
Is asbestos common in Shellingford homes?
If your home in Shellingford was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Shellingford from London?
Shellingford is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- The building’s size and layout
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site