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Asbestos Survey in Upper Eddington
Buildings in Upper Eddington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos help in Upper Eddington
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Upper Eddington
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
Asbestos survey for Upper Eddington properties
About to refurbish in Upper Eddington? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. From purchases of older homes and buildings and demolition and strip-out, we deal with floor tiles, garage roofs and soffits and more.
In a village like Upper Eddington, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What affects the price in Upper Eddington
What drives the price:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- Which survey type fits your plans
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Upper Eddington
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Typical surveys in Upper Eddington
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 can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition and strip-out
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Got an older property in Upper Eddington, close to Hungerford Methodist Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What happens
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Questions from Upper Eddington
Could my house in Upper Eddington contain asbestos?
Any home in Upper Eddington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Upper Eddington?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Surveys around Upper Eddington
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If your survey is in Upper Eddington, let us know about access. We work in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
For rented homes close to Hungerford station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Non-domestic buildings, Hungerford Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Upper Eddington, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in RG17, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate; we cover every one. Being close to the A4, Upper Eddington is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Schools near Upper Eddington include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Amore pub (under half a mile south)
Which option is right?
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Eddington
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Eddington, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note