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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Looking for asbestos testing in Faringdon? We work across Faringdon and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffit boards
Get a quote for Faringdon
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Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Every main survey type
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Asbestos testing near Faringdon
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Faringdon use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From panels behind old heaters and corrugated roof sheets, we deal with floor tiles, black adhesive and textured ceilings.
In a smaller place like Faringdon, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
What to avoid
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Faringdon, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
The process
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send us photos of the material
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Why people call us in Faringdon
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Something broken during building work
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
For an older property in Faringdon, whether near Church of All Saints or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The number of samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
What affects the price in Faringdon
We base our quote on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- The size and age of the building
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Towns and villages near Faringdon
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Your questions about asbestos testing in Faringdon
Do you cover Faringdon from London?
We cover Faringdon, about 65 miles from central London.
Could my house in Faringdon contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
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, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one for each different material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. We’ll recommend a number once we know more.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Testing materials in Faringdon
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Faringdon, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Faringdon to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
Schools such as Faringdon Community College should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. On busy roads like the A417 and A4095, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
Tests anywhere in SN7 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close; we cover every one. Faringdon sits on or near the A417 and A4095, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Faringdon, we also cover Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (under half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Faringdon include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Infant School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site