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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX49
We cover every part of the OX49 postcode district, which takes in Watlington, Aston Rowant and Lewknor. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Need asbestos advice in OX49?
Towns and villages in OX49
- Watlington
- Aston Rowant
- Lewknor
- Britwell Salome
- Shirburn
- Howe Hill
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Christmas Common
- Pyrton
Services in OX49
- Asbestos removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos surveys
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Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Our asbestos testing in OX49
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical jobs include checks before maintenance in rented homes and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, including garage roof sheets, flue pipes and soffit boards.
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Cost
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Around Watlington
Locally, our jobs take us close to Royal Oak pub, St Mary's Church and Icknield Community College, among other places. Nearby too are Watlington Primary School (under half a mile north) and Church of St Leonard (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Where we test in OX49
In OX49, a quick test before a small job is common, from Watlington, Aston Rowant and Lewknor to its villages. The Chilterns National Landscape is within easy reach of places across OX49, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.
Watlington: Schools such as Watlington Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For properties on main roads such as the B480 and B4009, let us know where we can park.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Why people call us in OX49
The risk usually comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Panels behind old heaters
How we price asbestos testing
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
After the job
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Let us know what you want to do next
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
OX49 questions
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
- 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