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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX15
Found something that might be asbestos in OX15? We cover Bloxham, Bodicote and Hook Norton and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in OX15
Areas within OX15
- Bloxham
- Bodicote
- Hook Norton
- Deddington
- Lower Brailes
- Milcombe
- Wroxton
- Hornton
- Barford St Michael
- Shutford
- Sibford Ferris
- Sibford Gower
- Broughton
- Clifton
- North Newington
- Ratley
- Shenington
- Swalcliffe
- South Newington
- Epwell
- Hempton
- Upper Brailes
- Barford St John
- Burdrop
- Horley
- Sun Rising
- Tadmarton
- Wigginton
- Alkerton
- Balscote
- Sutton-under-Brailes
- Milton
- Edgehill
- Neithrop
- Grimsbury
- Ruscote
- Drayton
Asbestos services in OX15
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos survey works in OX15
Our surveys in OX15 cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. We often deal with water tanks, garage roofs and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and common parts of flats and HMOs.
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Cost
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Bloxham
Our work in Bloxham takes us near Church of St Mary, Bloxham Church of England Primary School and The Warriner School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Where we survey in OX15
Surveys across OX15 are for homes before renovation, rented property, workplaces and buildings due for demolition, from Neithrop, Grimsbury and Ruscote to small villages.
Bloxham: If you have an older property in Bloxham, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. A school such as Bloxham Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Where asbestos turns up
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report is how they find out.
Typical jobs in OX15 include:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Checks on rental property
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
What affects the price in OX15
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The type of survey you need
- How big the building is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
For businesses and landlords in OX15
If you manage or own a block in OX15, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in OX15 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Weighing up your options
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed.
What to look for in a quote
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The number of samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope, in writing
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Common questions in OX15
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note