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Asbestos Surveys in St John Street area, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey in St John Street area: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey near St John Street area
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot 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.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
About our asbestos survey in St John Street area
Plenty of older buildings, in St John Street area as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. Typical jobs include pre-purchase checks on older properties and workplaces built before 2000, involving pipe lagging, garage roofs and soffits.
A survey in St John Street area typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in St John Street area: local notes
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. St John Street area is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re a landlord near Oxford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Got an older property in St John Street area, close to Pusey House Chapel or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
For surveys in OX1 and OX2, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane, wherever it is in St John Street area. St John Street area sits on or near the A420 and A4144; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out surveys in St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (within half a mile south). The countryside around St John Street area includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near St John Street area include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eagle and Child pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Angus Library and Archive (within half a mile north-east)
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Where asbestos turns up
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Checks on rental property
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
For a school like The Eckersley School of English, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How many samples are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope of the job, in writing
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- How many outbuildings are included
- Parking and access charges
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
For businesses and landlords in St John Street area
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in St John Street area were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
St John Street area questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around St John Street area?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover St John Street area and the area around Oxford station?
Yes. Oxford station is close to the centre of St John Street area, and we cover the whole area.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site