Asbestos Surveys in Lancaster

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Lancaster

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Lancaster and the surrounding LA1-LA2 postcode area. Because we only survey and do not remove asbestos, we have no vested interest in finding it — you receive a completely independent assessment at a fixed price.

Asbestos Management Surveys Lancaster

A management survey is carried out on an occupied building to identify any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that are present and could be disturbed during normal use or routine maintenance. It produces a written asbestos register and management plan, which is a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). We carry out management surveys across Lancaster and the wider area — from commercial premises and public buildings through to schools, community buildings and older residential properties.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Lancaster

Before any refurbishment, extension, or demolition work begins on a building constructed before the year 2000, a refurbishment and demolition survey is legally required. This more intrusive survey locates all ACMs in the areas to be disturbed, including those concealed within floors, walls, ceilings and roof spaces. Lancaster is a historic city and the county town of Lancashire, with a building stock that reflects its long history — medieval castle and priory, Georgian commercial centre, Victorian residential and industrial development, and 20th-century institutional and university buildings. Many of Lancaster’s older properties were refurbished or extended during the decades when asbestos was used extensively as a building material, and the city’s varied building stock means asbestos is found across a wide range of property types.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Lancaster

If you have a material you suspect may contain asbestos but are not certain, we can take a bulk sample and have it analysed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory. We offer two samples for £150 — results are typically ready within 3 working days of sample collection.

Why Lancaster Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Lancaster is a historic city and the county town of Lancashire, with a building stock that reflects its long history — medieval castle and priory, Georgian commercial centre, Victorian residential and industrial development, and 20th-century institutional and university buildings. Many of Lancaster’s older properties were refurbished or extended during the decades when asbestos was used extensively as a building material, and the city’s varied building stock means asbestos is found across a wide range of property types.

Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Lancaster properties include:

• Roof sheets and guttering on older industrial, mill and commercial buildings (asbestos cement)
• Pipe and boiler lagging in older commercial and residential properties
• Floor tiles in pre-1980 offices, schools and public buildings
• Ceiling tiles and partition boards in buildings from the 1960s and 1970s
• Artex and textured coatings on ceilings and walls in domestic properties
• Soffit boards, window surrounds and external cladding panels
• Asbestos insulation in older university, civic and institutional buildings across the city
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Lancaster Postcodes We Cover

Postcode	Area	Postcode	Area
LA1 1	Lancaster City Centre, Castle, Priory	LA2 0	Galgate, Scorton, Garstang rural
LA1 2	Lancaster South, Bowerham	LA2 6	Halton, Caton, Quernmore
LA1 3	Lancaster East, Ridge	LA2 7	Carnforth rural, Over Kellet
LA1 4	Lancaster North, Skerton	LA2 9	Silverdale, Warton, Yealand
LA1 5	Scotforth, University area

Asbestos Surveys Lancaster — Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, a refurbishment and demolition survey is required before any work that disturbs the fabric of a building constructed before the year 2000. This applies to domestic, commercial and industrial properties across Lancaster and the LA1 and LA2 postcode area. Starting work without a survey is not only illegal but puts workers and occupants at serious risk.

What qualifications do your surveyors hold?

Our surveyors hold BOHS P402 (Buildings Surveys and Assessment of Asbestos-Containing Materials) and BOHS P405 (Management of Asbestos in Buildings). All surveys are carried out in accordance with HSG264: Asbestos — The Survey Guide. Our principal surveyor has been working in the asbestos industry since the early 1990s.

How quickly can you carry out a survey in Lancaster?

We can usually arrange surveys within a few days of enquiry. A 24 to 48-hour emergency service is available for urgent situations — give us a call and we will do our best to fit around your timescale.

Do you survey residential properties as well as commercial ones?

Yes. We survey all property types including houses, flats, bungalows, commercial offices, retail units, industrial buildings, schools, churches and community buildings. No job is too small.

What happens after the survey?

You receive a full written report — typically within 5 working days of the site visit — identifying the location, type, condition and risk rating of any asbestos-containing materials found. We will talk you through the findings and advise on next steps.

Is there asbestos in my Lancaster home?

If your home was built or refurbished before the year 2000, there is a real possibility that asbestos-containing materials are present. Lancashire has a large stock of Victorian, Edwardian and post-war housing. Artex ceilings, floor tiles, textured coatings, roof soffits and older boiler cupboards are all common locations. The only way to know for certain is to have a survey or sampling carried out.