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Asbestos Testing in Kiddington
Any pre-2000 building in Kiddington may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Porch canopies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing in Kiddington
The process
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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About our asbestos testing in Kiddington
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Common materials are panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets, and people typically contact us about lab results for contractors before they start and panels behind old heaters.
In places like Kiddington, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Kiddington (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Kiddington
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Kiddington
Is asbestos common in Kiddington homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kiddington can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Kiddington?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do you work in Kiddington?
Yes, we do: Kiddington is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Some practical advice:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Group several materials into one visit
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
Things not to do
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Kiddington
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
How we price asbestos testing
The cost depends on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- How much sampling is needed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Kiddington
Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Practical recommendations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Kiddington properties and asbestos testing
Kiddington is about 7 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Kiddington range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If you let flats near Charlbury station, testing before work avoids delays.
Here we cover the OX20 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Enstone (2 miles west), Church Enstone (3 miles north-west), Little Tew (4 miles north-west), Great Tew (4 miles north) and Swerford (6 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (7 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Blenheim Farm.
What we deal with in Kiddington
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, which saves time and money.
In older properties, we often see:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Tiles found under carpet
If you live in an older house in Kiddington, test any suspect materials before renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- How many samples are included
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope, in writing
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Towns and villages near Kiddington
Other services in Kiddington
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site