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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Duns Tew built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Porch canopies
- Boiler cupboard panels
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Asbestos testing in Duns Tew
Before small jobs in Duns Tew, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. People often contact us about something broken during building work and checks before maintenance in rented homes, including panels behind heaters, garage roof sheets and floor tiles.
In a village like Duns Tew, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Duns Tew
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Duns Tew, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How it works
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Asbestos testing in Duns Tew: local notes
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Duns Tew, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Duns Tew is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Duns Tew to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Heyford station, testing before work avoids delays.
Anywhere in OX25, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with tests on streets such as Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road. Nearby, we also cover Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Avoid these
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
What we deal with in Duns Tew
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
If you live in an older house in Duns Tew, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
Your options compared
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Clear next steps
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
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Common questions in Duns Tew
Do you work near Heyford station?
Yes. Heyford station is about 2.8 miles south-east of Duns Tew, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Duns Tew?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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