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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX17
Planning work on an older property in OX17? We work in Banbury, Grimsbury and Drayton and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
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Tell us what you’ve found 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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Asbestos testing across OX17
You can’t tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that’s what we arrange in OX17. We often deal with flue pipes, black adhesive and panels behind heaters, and people normally contact us about lab results for contractors before they start and panels behind old heaters.
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Cost
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in OX17
- Recommendations in plain English
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition assessed for every material
- Reports and results you can share
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Local landmarks in Banbury
Jobs here are often close to Saint Paul's, People's Park and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, among other places. Also close by are English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east), Duke of Wellington pub (within half a mile north) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Banbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
OX17: testing for homes and workplaces
From Banbury, Grimsbury and Drayton to 1 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across OX17. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common.
Banbury: If the property is on or near the A361 and A422, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. For older homes anywhere in Banbury, from near Saint Paul's outwards, a quick test before work is sensible.
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- The size and age of the building
- Access to the area
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
After we’ve finished in OX17
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Group several materials into one visit
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Questions from OX17
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you test Artex in OX17?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What happens if the test is positive?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site