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Asbestos Testing in Shellingford
Asbestos testing for properties in Shellingford and Oxfordshire: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Soffit boards
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Corrugated roof sheets
Need asbestos testing in Shellingford?
The scope of asbestos testing
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
Asbestos testing for Shellingford 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. Typical materials include black adhesive, flue pipes and panels behind heaters, and people usually contact us about corrugated roof sheets and Artex before downlights or rewiring.
In areas like Shellingford, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Shellingford (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing around Shellingford
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Shellingford is within our Oxfordshire area, for tests of every size. Shellingford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Shellingford, from near Church of St Faith outwards, a quick test before work is sensible.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Church Street and Fernham Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out tests in Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Badbury Hill.
- Local schools include Faringdon Community College (2.2 miles west)
Duty holders and landlords in Shellingford
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Shellingford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
FAQs for Shellingford
How far is Shellingford from London?
Shellingford is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Shellingford have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shellingford can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Why people call us in Shellingford
Many trades will not touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Tiles found under carpet
- A material damaged during DIY
- Answers trades need before starting
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
If you work at a school like Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Areas included and excluded
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The number of samples
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Let us know what you want to do next
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
How we work
Taking a sample is normally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo 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
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Also in Shellingford
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Material and condition
- The number of materials to sample
- Parking and access charges
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
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Shellingford, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site