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Asbestos Surveys in Twyford, Buckinghamshire
Worried about asbestos in Twyford? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Community buildings and halls
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey in Twyford
Surveys around Twyford
Twyford is about 5 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Twyford as part of Buckinghamshire, whatever the size of the job. Twyford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Surveys anywhere in MK18 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Mill Lane, Main Street and School Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Twyford we cover include Poundon (1 mile south-west), Charndon (1 mile south), Calvert (2 miles south-east), Hillesden (2 miles north-east) and Preston Bissett (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (5 miles north-east), Elmhurst (12 miles south-east), Southcourt (13 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (11 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Buckingham Castle (5 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Twyford includes Calvert Jubilee.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
About our asbestos survey in Twyford
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in Twyford, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. From pre-work surveys for trades and the communal parts of blocks of flats, we cover floor tiles, pipe lagging and flues.
Village properties around Twyford often come with outbuildings, which a survey can include, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Twyford (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
What affects the price in Twyford
Prices vary with:
- How big the building is
- How many samples are needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of materials to sample
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Twyford
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How it works
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.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
Afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
After we have finished:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Also near Twyford
What else we do in Twyford
Twyford questions
Do you cover small places like Twyford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Twyford?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Twyford?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
For a school like Twyford C of E School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site