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Asbestos Surveys in Stratfield Saye, West Berkshire
Asbestos survey for Stratfield Saye: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey for Stratfield Saye
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Asbestos survey for Stratfield Saye properties
Our surveys in Stratfield Saye cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. From pre-purchase checks on older properties and surveys requested by builders before work, we cover soffits, flues and boiler cupboard panels.
Village properties around Stratfield Saye often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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For businesses and landlords in Stratfield Saye
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Stratfield Saye questions
How far is Stratfield Saye from London?
We cover Stratfield Saye, about 41 miles from central London.
Do you work near Mortimer station?
Yes. Mortimer station is about 1.6 miles north-west of Stratfield Saye, and we cover both.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do you work in Stratfield Saye?
Yes. We cover Stratfield Saye and the surrounding area as part of West Berkshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you’re planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Why people call us in Stratfield Saye
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Community buildings and halls
Planning work on an older building in Stratfield Saye, whether near Church of St. Mary the Virgin or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Step by step
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How big the building is
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The scope of an asbestos survey
The usual limits are:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Stratfield Saye buildings and asbestos surveys
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. If your survey is in Stratfield Saye, let us know about access. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Stratfield Saye to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Mortimer station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. From Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Stratfield Saye, we also cover West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site