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Asbestos Survey for Swerford
Buildings in Swerford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Swerford
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
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.
Asbestos survey for Swerford properties
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Swerford, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Common materials are boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are rented homes due for maintenance and community buildings and halls.
In a village like Swerford, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Swerford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Got an older property in Swerford, close to Church of St Mary or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Comparing quotes
- The report contents
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope, in writing
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The type of survey you need
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many different materials need sampling
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment normally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Common questions in Swerford
Is asbestos common in Swerford homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Swerford from London?
We cover Swerford, about 67 miles from central London.
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.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts normally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
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Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Some practical advice:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- 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 survey covers the right areas
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Swerford
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
How we work
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Asbestos surveys in Swerford: local notes
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Swerford as part of Oxfordshire, for surveys of every size. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our area stretches from Swerford to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7. Whether your property is on Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Swerford, we also cover Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Swerford include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Boxing Hare pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site