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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in New Town, Oxfordshire
Buildings in New Town built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos testing with written results.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos help in New Town
Why people call us in New Town
The risk generally comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. Testing first avoids that.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- A material damaged during DIY
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Parents and staff at schools such as Basildon C.E. Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- How many samples are included
- What you’ll receive in writing
Asbestos testing for New Town properties
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. From boiler cupboard panels and corrugated roof sheets, we deal with floor tiles, soffit boards and flue pipes and more.
Village homes in areas like New Town often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- New Town (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The building’s size and layout
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size of the job
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Afterwards
A positive result is not a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Going forward:
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Don’ts
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
How we work
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in New Town
If you manage or own a block in New Town, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
New Town: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in New Town homes?
If your home in New Town was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover New Town and the area around Pangbourne station?
Yes, we cover New Town and the area towards Pangbourne station, about 1.6 miles east.
Can you test Artex in New Town?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we will explain what applies to your job.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in New Town
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
Asbestos testing in New Town: local notes
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. In New Town, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. New Town is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from New Town to Reading (7 miles away).
If you let flats near Pangbourne station, testing before work avoids delays. If you live in an older house in New Town, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We handle tests in every part of the RG8 postcode area. Local streets include Wakemans and Pangbourne Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside New Town, we also cover Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Also near New Town
More for properties in New Town
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site