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Asbestos Surveys in Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire
Worried about asbestos in Steeple Barton? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
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Why people call us in Steeple Barton
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Community buildings and halls
- Planned refurbishment work
- Checks on rental property
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Schools such as Middle Barton Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive in writing
How asbestos survey works in Steeple Barton
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Steeple Barton, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Common materials are pipe lagging, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and people generally contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and purchases of older homes and buildings.
Village properties around Steeple Barton often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Steeple Barton
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The size and age of the building
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- The survey type
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Asbestos surveys in Steeple Barton: local notes
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Steeple Barton is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Heyford station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. If you have an older property in Steeple Barton, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
We carry out surveys all over OX25 and the streets around it. For properties just outside Steeple Barton, we cover Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
Steeple Barton: your questions answered
Do you work near Heyford station?
Yes. Heyford station is about 2 miles east of Steeple Barton, and we cover both.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Steeple Barton?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
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Options to consider in Steeple Barton
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not 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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
After we have finished in Steeple Barton
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
- 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