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Asbestos Survey for Stoke Row
Asbestos survey for properties in Stoke Row and Oxfordshire: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Public and community buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
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Asbestos survey for Stoke Row properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Stoke Row, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical materials include textured ceilings, floor tiles and water tanks, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and buying a property built before 2000.
Around a village like Stoke Row, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Stoke Row (RG9, RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Surveying buildings in Stoke Row
Stoke Row is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Stoke Row as part of Oxfordshire, for surveys of every size. Stoke Row is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
If you have an older property in Stoke Row, near Church of St John the Evangelist or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Stoke Row, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in RG9 and RG8 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Main Street, Nottwood Lane and Busgrove Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Checkendon (1 mile west), Heath End (2 miles north-west), Hook End (2 miles south-west), Nuffield (2 miles north) and Gallowstree Common (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north-east).
Open spaces near Stoke Row include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Cherry Tree Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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After we’ve finished in Stoke Row
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Which option is right?
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
- Every main survey type
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What affects the price in Stoke Row
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
To get a quote, 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.
Questions from Stoke Row
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Stoke Row?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Stoke Row?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Towns and villages near Stoke Row
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site