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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Charlton-on-Otmoor, Oxfordshire
Asbestos testing in Charlton-on-Otmoor and across Oxfordshire: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
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What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Asbestos testing in Charlton-on-Otmoor
If something has been damaged during work in Charlton-on-Otmoor, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with, and what to do next. Typical jobs include panels behind old heaters and single materials in rented homes between tenancies, involving panels behind heaters, black adhesive and soffit boards.
In a village like Charlton-on-Otmoor, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Testing around Charlton-on-Otmoor
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Charlton-on-Otmoor range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Charlton-on-Otmoor to Oxford (6 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Charlton-on-Otmoor, from near Church of St Mary the Virgin outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you let flats near Islip station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
For tests in OX5, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
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Why people call us in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Lab results for contractors before they start
At a school like Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
After we’ve finished in Charlton-on-Otmoor
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
To avoid problems in future:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
Don’ts
Please do not take your own sample.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
FAQs for Charlton-on-Otmoor
Do you cover Charlton-on-Otmoor and the area around Islip station?
Yes. Islip station is about 2.3 miles west of Charlton-on-Otmoor, and we cover both.
Do you cover Charlton-on-Otmoor from London?
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What happens if the test is positive?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Step by step
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What affects the price in Charlton-on-Otmoor
The cost depends on:
- The type of survey you need
- The size and age of the building
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
Which option is right?
How many samples? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Clear next steps
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site