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Asbestos Surveys in St Clement's, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey across St Clement's and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Asbestos survey near St Clement's
Asbestos survey near St Clement's
Planning building work in St Clement's? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. We often deal with pipe lagging, textured ceilings and soffits, and people typically contact us about checks on rental property and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Homes in places like St Clement's range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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St Clement's buildings and asbestos surveys
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In St Clement's, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Non-domestic buildings, East Oxford Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you’re a landlord near Oxford station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Here we cover the OX4, OX1 and OX3 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out surveys in Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Cheney School (0.8 miles east) and Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Oxford Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexander Library of Ornithology (under half a mile west)
Afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Why people call us in St Clement's
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Oxfordshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Planning work on an older building in St Clement's, whether near St Clement's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Your options compared
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition assessed for every material
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
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St Clement's questions
Do older homes in St Clement's have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover St Clement's and the area around Oxford station?
Yes, we cover St Clement's and the area towards Oxford station, about 1.3 miles west.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
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. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note