Asbestos Surveys in Shipley

Fenix House, New Kirkgate, Shipley, Asbestos Management Survey, carried out by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Shipley

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Shipley and the surrounding area. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord or contractor, we can help.

Asbestos Management Surveys Shipley

A management survey identifies asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in an occupied building that could be disturbed during normal use or routine maintenance. It produces the written asbestos register and management plan required under CAR 2012 for most non-domestic premises. An asbestos management survey in Shipley is often the first step towards demonstrating compliance. We carry out management surveys across Shipley, Saltaire and the Aire Valley. Read our full guide to how management surveys work.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Shipley

A refurbishment and demolition survey is a legal requirement before any structural work on a pre-2000 building. This more intrusive survey locates all ACMs in the areas to be disturbed, including materials concealed within walls, floors, ceilings and roof voids. Given Shipley’s dense concentration of Victorian mill buildings and workers’ terraces, an asbestos survey in Shipley of this kind is particularly important before any renovation or demolition work begins. See our detailed breakdown of this survey type.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Shipley

If you have a suspect material that needs confirmation before committing to a full survey, we can take a bulk sample for UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis with results typically returned within a few working days – a practical, cost-effective first step before committing to a full asbestos survey in Shipley. Find out more about sampling and testing.

Why Shipley Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Shipley sits on the River Aire and developed rapidly during the 19th century as a textile manufacturing centre. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire lies within the BD18 postcode area. The town and surrounding area have a high concentration of Victorian mill buildings, workers terraces and associated industrial properties – many of which contain legacy asbestos materials from construction and refurbishment work carried out during the 20th century.

For this reason, anyone arranging an asbestos survey in Shipley should factor in the town’s building age profile before starting any work. Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are found in Shipley properties include:

• Asbestos cement roof sheets on industrial and commercial buildings
• Pipe and boiler lagging in older commercial and domestic properties
• Ceiling tiles and insulation boards in 1960s and 1970s buildings
• Floor tiles in older offices, schools and public buildings
• Artex and textured coatings on ceilings and walls
• Soffit boards, fascias and external cladding on pre-2000 buildings

Who We Work With in Shipley

Our Shipley clients include homeowners, landlords, housing associations, construction contractors, property developers, local businesses, schools and community organisations. We work on jobs of all sizes – from a single domestic sampling visit to a full pre-demolition survey on a large commercial or industrial building.

Shipley Postcodes We Cover

Asbestos Surveys Shipley – Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Shipley property?

Yes. CAR 2012 requires a refurbishment and demolition survey before any work disturbing a pre-2000 building. Starting without one is illegal and puts workers and occupants at risk.

Do I need an asbestos management survey for my Shipley business?

If you own, manage or have responsibility for a non-domestic building in Shipley you have a legal duty to manage asbestos under CAR 2012, which means knowing what asbestos-containing materials are present. A management survey identifies these materials and produces the written register and management plan you need to demonstrate compliance.

What qualifications do your surveyors hold?

BOHS P402 and BOHS P405 – the professional qualifications for asbestos surveying and management. Our principal surveyor has been in the industry since the early 1990s.

How quickly can you survey in Shipley?

We are locally based and can usually arrange a survey within a few days. Call us for urgent requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your timescale.

Do you survey domestic properties?

Yes – all property types including houses, flats, bungalows, offices, industrial buildings and community premises across Shipley. No job is too small when it comes to arranging an asbestos survey in Shipley.

What happens after the survey?

You receive a full written report detailing the location, type, condition and risk rating of any asbestos found, plus clear guidance on next steps. Once your asbestos survey in Shipley is complete, we’ll advise whether that means managing materials in place or arranging remediation or removal.

Is there asbestos in my Shipley home?

If your home was built or refurbished before 2000 there is a realistic possibility. Artex ceilings, floor tiles, soffit boards and boiler cupboard linings are all common locations. Booking an asbestos survey in Shipley is the only way to be certain.