Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Testing for Murcott
Found something that might be asbestos in Murcott? We provide sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Porch canopies
Asbestos testing near Murcott
Asbestos testing for Murcott properties
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Murcott, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, involving textured ceilings, floor tiles and black adhesive.
Rural properties near Murcott may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Murcott (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The survey type
- How big the building is
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in Murcott were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Murcott properties and asbestos testing
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Murcott is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If you let property close to Islip station, testing before work avoids delays.
Wherever your property is in OX5, we can help with asbestos testing. Nearby, we also cover Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
The process
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What happens next
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
A few practical points:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Avoid these
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
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Which option is right?
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Typical tests in Murcott
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Something broken during building work
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Results builders ask for before work
If you live in an older house in Murcott, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What the report or result will contain
Your questions about asbestos testing in Murcott
Do you cover small places like Murcott?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Murcott and the area around Islip station?
Yes. Islip station is about 3.7 miles west of Murcott, and we cover both.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
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.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note