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Asbestos Testing in Shiplake
Asbestos testing in Shiplake and across Oxfordshire: asbestos testing with written results.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Asbestos help in Shiplake
About our asbestos testing in Shiplake
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. People often contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and tiles found under carpet, involving floor tiles, panels behind heaters and black adhesive.
Village homes in places like Shiplake often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Shiplake
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Once we are done:
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
What we deal with in Shiplake
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, so work can carry on normally.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shiplake:
- Something broken during building work
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
If you work at a school like Shiplake Church of England School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- The building’s size and layout
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Also near Shiplake
Other services in Shiplake
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Shiplake properties and asbestos testing
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Shiplake, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
If you live in an older house in Shiplake, a quick test before work is sensible. If you are a letting agent with homes near Wargrave station, testing before work avoids delays.
For tests in RG9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Shiplake
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
Shiplake questions
Do you cover Shiplake from London?
Shiplake is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Wargrave station?
Yes, we cover Shiplake and the area towards Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We will give you an idea when we book.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Options to consider in Shiplake
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Shiplake
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Condition ratings, not just a list
See how we quote and the cost guide.
How we work
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Shiplake, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
- 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