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Asbestos Survey in South Hinksey
Asbestos survey in South Hinksey: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
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How asbestos survey works in South Hinksey
A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. People often contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and workplaces built before 2000, involving flues, soffits and garage roofs.
Village houses like those in South Hinksey have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- South Hinksey (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan 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
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Surveys around South Hinksey
South Hinksey is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. South Hinksey is within our Oxfordshire area, for surveys of every size. South Hinksey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
If you manage lettings around Oxford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Altering an older house in South Hinksey, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1. Your property could be on Barleycott Lane, St Lawrence Road and Church Close. We also carry out surveys in Hinksey Hill (1 mile south), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile north) and Chilswell (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.4 miles north) and The Story Museum (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near South Hinksey include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oxford Media & Business School (1.2 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The General Elliot pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.5 miles north-east)
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
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Also in South Hinksey
How we price an asbestos survey
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much sampling is needed
- The type of survey you need
- How much there is
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Where asbestos turns up
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Checks on rental property
- Community buildings and halls
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
A school such as New Hinksey Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- What you’ll receive in writing
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Questions from South Hinksey
How far is South Hinksey from London?
South Hinksey is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you survey a school or hall near South Hinksey?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Options to consider in South Hinksey
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Practical recommendations
- Records for your files
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in South Hinksey
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site