Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Survey for Thame
Found something that might be asbestos in Thame? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey near Thame
Thame: your questions answered
How far is Thame from London?
We cover Thame, about 41 miles from central London.
Do you cover Thame and the area around Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes, we cover Thame and the area towards Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
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 shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
About our asbestos survey in Thame
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. From rented homes between tenancies and shops, offices and industrial units, we cover flues, water tanks and floor tiles.
Older shops and offices in Thame need asbestos management, while homes in the surrounding streets typically need a survey before building work. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Thame (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- The survey type
- How much there is
- The size and age of the building
- How much sampling is needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Duty holders and landlords in Thame
If you manage or own a block in Thame, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If your business premises in Thame were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
After we’ve finished in Thame
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
What else we do in Thame
How we work
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Related guides
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
Thame buildings and asbestos surveys
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. In Thame, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Thame is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For rented homes close to Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Non-domestic buildings, Barley Hill Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Thame is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in OX9, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street or the roads around them. You will find Thame on the A329 and A418, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Thame we cover include Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Thame include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Thame include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What we deal with in Thame
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in Thame:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
- Community buildings and halls
Got an older property in Thame, close to Church of St Mary or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you will receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note