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Asbestos Testing in Longwick
Found something that might be asbestos in Longwick? We provide asbestos sampling and testing, explained in plain English.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos testing near Longwick
A closer look at the materials
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.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Asbestos testing in Longwick
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain your options. Common materials are garage roof sheets, floor tiles and soffit boards, and people generally contact us about debris found after DIY and corrugated roof sheets.
In areas like Longwick, we’re often asked to test garage and shed roofs, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Longwick (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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FAQs for Longwick
Is asbestos common in Longwick homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Monks Risborough station?
Yes. Monks Risborough station is about 1.3 miles east of Longwick, and we cover both.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What happens if the test is positive?
You’ll 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.
Do you cover Longwick?
Yes, we do: Longwick is within the area we cover in Buckinghamshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
What happens next
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- File the result with your property paperwork
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How it works
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Choosing the right option
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What we deal with in Longwick
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Buckinghamshire may have it.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- A material damaged during DIY
At a school like Longwick Church of England Combined School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The number of samples
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
How we price asbestos testing
Quotes vary because of:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Testing around Longwick
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Properties in Longwick range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Longwick is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our area stretches from Longwick to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
For an older property in Longwick, whether near Owlswick Chapel or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let flats near Monks Risborough station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Longwick is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Wherever your property is in HP27, we can help with asbestos testing. Your property could be on Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site