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Asbestos Surveys in Stubbles, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey for properties in Stubbles and Oxfordshire: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos help in Stubbles
How asbestos survey works in Stubbles
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. People often contact us about managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and public and community buildings, including water tanks, flues and soffits.
Village properties around Stubbles often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Stubbles (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Stubbles questions
How far is Stubbles from London?
Stubbles is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you cover Stubbles?
Yes. We cover Stubbles and the surrounding area as part of Oxfordshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Stubbles?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and published price ranges.
After the job
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Also near Stubbles
What affects the price in Stubbles
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many different materials need sampling
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Surveying buildings in Stubbles
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. For surveys in Stubbles, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Stubbles is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Goring & Streatley station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Stubbles, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in RG8 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stubbles include Hartslock.
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Read more
- 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