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Asbestos Testing for Lyneham
Looking for asbestos testing in Lyneham? We work across Lyneham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Tiles found under carpet
Asbestos help in Lyneham
Asbestos testing for Lyneham properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. People often contact us about tiles found under carpet and checks before maintenance in rented homes, including floor tiles, panels behind heaters and textured ceilings.
Village homes in towns and villages like Lyneham often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Lyneham
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- One-off checks in rented property
- Results builders ask for before work
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
If you are a letting agent with homes near Shipton station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What the report or result will contain
- The number of samples
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Lyneham
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FAQs for Lyneham
Do you cover Lyneham and the area around Shipton station?
Yes, we cover Lyneham and the area towards Shipton station, about 1.1 miles south.
How far is Lyneham from London?
Lyneham is about 70 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Lyneham were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Options to consider in Lyneham
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.
How we work in Lyneham
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Every main survey type
- Each material’s condition recorded
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
Testing around Lyneham
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Lyneham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Lyneham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our area stretches from Lyneham to Oxford (18 miles away).
We cover tests across OX7. If your property is just outside Lyneham, we also cover Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
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
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
Send us the address in Lyneham, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Afterwards
A positive result is not a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Keeping things safe:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site