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Asbestos Surveys in Upper Basildon, Oxfordshire
Asbestos survey in Upper Basildon: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey in Upper Basildon
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
How asbestos survey works in Upper Basildon
Plenty of older buildings, in Upper Basildon as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you are in, so you can plan sensibly. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and soffits, and typical jobs are surveys requested by builders before work and checks on rental property.
Village surveys around Upper Basildon can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Upper Basildon
Also in Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon: your questions answered
Can you survey a school or hall near Upper Basildon?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Could my house in Upper Basildon contain asbestos?
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 I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts normally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
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’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Looking after things afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Upper Basildon
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Surveys around Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. In Upper Basildon, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Upper Basildon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our area stretches from Upper Basildon to Reading (8 miles away).
A school such as Basildon C.E. Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts. If you have an older property in Upper Basildon, near St Stephen's Church or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Upper Basildon, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8. Your property could be on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upper Basildon. For properties just outside Upper Basildon, we cover New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Basildon includes Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Options to consider in Upper Basildon
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Upper Basildon
- Clear written quotes
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Records for your files
- Condition assessed for every material
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Typical surveys in Upper Basildon
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Checks on rental property
- Community buildings and halls
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you let flats or houses near Pangbourne station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How many samples are included
- The scope, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- The size and age of the building
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Upper Basildon, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site