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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Shilton, Oxfordshire
Any pre-2000 building in Shilton may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Results builders ask for before work
- Porch canopies
Asbestos testing in Shilton
Asbestos testing in Shilton
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 panels behind heaters, soffit boards and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about corrugated roof sheets and panels behind old heaters.
In places like Shilton, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Shilton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shilton properties and asbestos testing
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Shilton 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. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
At a school like Carterton Community College, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Anywhere in OX18, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Shilton include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose And Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Questions from Shilton
How far is Shilton from London?
We cover Shilton, about 68 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Shilton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work in Shilton?
We do: Shilton is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
The scope of asbestos testing
To be clear about the scope:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
Step by step
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Shilton
Testing or a survey? Testing checks the materials you’re worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. For small jobs a test is often enough. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Every main survey type
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
More for properties in Shilton
What we deal with in Shilton
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shilton:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Something broken during building work
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Porch canopies
If you live in an older house in Shilton, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Before booking anyone
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope of the job, in writing
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
How we price asbestos testing
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- The type of survey you need
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site