Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Surveys in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire
Need an asbestos survey in Steeple Aston? We cover Steeple Aston and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey in Steeple Aston
Asbestos survey in Steeple Aston
If a building in Steeple Aston dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and purchases of older homes and buildings, we cover flues, soffits and floor tiles and more.
Village properties around Steeple Aston often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Why people call us in Steeple Aston
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Demolition projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
If you let flats or houses near Heyford station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How many samples are included
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Condition assessed for every material
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Surveys around Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Steeple Aston range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Steeple Aston to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Schools such as Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Planning work on an older building in Steeple Aston, whether near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We carry out surveys all over the OX25 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Steeple Aston we cover include Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find White Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Book the survey before booking builders
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Steeple Aston were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Steeple Aston, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- The type of survey you need
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
- A picture of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Nearby places to Steeple Aston
More for properties in Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston questions
Do you cover Steeple Aston and the area around Heyford station?
Yes, we cover Steeple Aston and the area towards Heyford station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
Can you survey a school or hall near Steeple Aston?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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