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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX12
We work across all of the OX12 postcode district, including Wantage, Grove and Charlton. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos removal in OX12
Where we work in OX12
- Wantage
- Grove
- Charlton
- East Hanney
- East Challow
- East Hendred
- West Hanney
- Letcombe Regis
- Ardington
- West Hendred
- Childrey
- Charney Bassett
- Denchworth
- Kingston Lisle
- Letcombe Bassett
- Sparsholt
- West Challow
- Lyford
- East Lockinge
- Farnborough
- Westcot
Asbestos services in OX12
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Areas we cover
About asbestos testing in OX12
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. We often deal with soffit boards, textured ceilings and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are results builders ask for before work and soffit boards.
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Prices in OX12
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
- The right survey for your plans
- Domestic and commercial work
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Local landmarks in Wantage
Jobs here are often close to King Alfred's, Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Mary's School. Other local landmarks include Betjeman Millennium Park (less than half a mile south-west), The Abingdon Arms (under half a mile south-east) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south). Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Testing materials in OX12
In OX12, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike.
Wantage: If you work at a school like St Mary's School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If your home is one of the older properties in Wantage, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Oxfordshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Panels behind old heaters
A closer look at the materials
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, 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.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
How we price asbestos testing
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of materials to sample
- Material and condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
FAQs for OX12
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, because the material has to be disturbed. We can do it for you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note