When you are looking to buy a house, you want to know exactly what you’re getting. A standard home survey might flag the potential for asbestos, but it won’t give you the detailed assessment required. Our Home Buyer Asbestos Survey delves deeper, specifically looking for and identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). This crucial check helps you:

• Avoid Hidden Costs: Discovering asbestos after you've bought a property can lead to expensive removal and repair bills. Our survey lets you factor these into your offer or ask the seller to address them.
• Protect Your Family's Health: Disturbing asbestos fibres releases them into the air, posing serious health risks. Knowing where it is means you can manage it safely or have it professionally removed before you move in.
• Negotiate with Confidence: Armed with an expert report, you have strong evidence to support your negotiations or decide if the property is still the right choice for you.
• Gain Complete Peace of Mind: Don't let uncertainty hang over your home purchase. Our survey provides clarity, so you can proceed with confidence.

Our detailed Home Buyer Asbestos Survey is a non-intrusive inspection designed specifically for property transactions. Our experienced surveyors carefully inspect all accessible areas of the property without causing damage. We are looking for common asbestos-containing materials found in homes built before 2000, such as:

• Garage and shed roofs
• Soffits, fascias, and guttering
• Textured wall and ceiling coatings (like Artex)
• Floor tiles and their backing
• Pipe insulation
• Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) in areas like airing cupboards or behind fuse boxes
  Following the inspection, we provide you with a comprehensive report. This report details any identified or suspected ACMs, assesses their condition, and offers clear recommendations for management or removal. We focus on giving you actionable insights, not just alarming findings.

Choosing the right expert for something as critical as asbestos is paramount. Southern Asbestos stands out because we are committed to safety, reliability, and clear communication.

• Local Experts: Based nearby, we understand the types of properties common in Wallingford and the wider Oxfordshire area, giving us invaluable local insight.
• Fully Insured & Compliant: We hold comprehensive Public Liability Insurance. All our work adheres strictly to HSE guidelines and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), ensuring legal and safe practices.
• Experienced & Certified Team: Our surveyors are highly trained and have years of hands-on experience identifying and assessing asbestos in residential properties.
• Transparent Pricing: We provide clear, detailed quotes upfront. You will know exactly what our survey involves and what it costs – no surprises.
• Complete Support: Should the survey identify asbestos, we can guide you through the next steps, including sampling, testing, and safe removal if needed.