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Asbestos Surveys in Skinners Green, West Berkshire
Buildings in Skinners Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey for Skinners Green
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos survey near Skinners Green
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Skinners Green, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Whether it’s the communal parts of blocks of flats and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, we deal with flues, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels.
Village properties around Skinners Green often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The building’s size and layout
- How many samples are needed
- How many different materials need sampling
- How many outbuildings are included
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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FAQs for Skinners Green
How far is Skinners Green from London?
Skinners Green is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Skinners Green contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you’re planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Is a survey needed before building work in Skinners Green?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Skinners Green buildings and asbestos surveys
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Skinners Green, just send the postcode. Skinners Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our area stretches from Skinners Green to Reading (about 17 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Newbury station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Got an older property in Skinners Green, close to Parish Church of St Michael or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Wherever your property is in RG14, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Skinners Green we cover include Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Local schools include Park House School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (0.8 miles south-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Skinners Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there is no single place to look.
These come up again and again:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Schools such as John Rankin Infant and Nursery School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you will receive in writing
After we have finished in Skinners Green
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
After we’ve finished:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Avoid these
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site