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Asbestos Testing for Inkpen Common
Any pre-2000 building in Inkpen Common may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos help in Inkpen Common
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof.
Asbestos testing near Inkpen Common
Before small jobs in Inkpen Common, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and one-off checks in rented property, we deal with panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and floor tiles and more.
Village homes in towns and villages like Inkpen Common often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The size and age of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
The process
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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What we deal with in Inkpen Common
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Answers trades need before starting
For an older property in Inkpen Common, whether near Church of St Laurence or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
What your quote should include
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
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.
Choosing the right option
Testing before work normally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. 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 people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- The right survey for your plans
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote or the cost guide.
FAQs for Inkpen Common
Do you cover Inkpen Common and the area around Kintbury station?
Yes, we cover Inkpen Common and the area towards Kintbury station, about 2 miles north.
How far is Inkpen Common from London?
We cover Inkpen Common, about 59 miles from central London.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we will explain what applies to your job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
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What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Some practical advice:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Group several materials into one visit
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
What to avoid
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Asbestos testing in Inkpen Common: local notes
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Inkpen Common is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
If you let property close to Kintbury station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you work at a school like Inkpen Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
For tests in RG17 and RG20, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Inkpen Common, we also cover Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site