Asbestos Surveys in Rochdale

Asbestos survey in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, carried out by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Rochdale

In particular, we carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Rochdale and the surrounding OL10-OL16 postcode area. Because we only survey and do not remove asbestos, you receive a completely independent assessment with no vested interest in the outcome, for your asbestos survey in Rotherham.

Asbestos Management Surveys Rochdale

Specifically, an asbestos 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. As a result, 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). In addition, we carry out asbestos management surveys across Rochdale and the wider area – from commercial premises and industrial units through to schools, community buildings and older residential properties. Read our full guide to how management surveys work.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Rochdale

Before any refurbishment, extension, or demolition work begins on a building constructed before the year 2000, a refurbishment and demolition survey is legally required. Specifically, this more intrusive survey locates all ACMs in the areas to be disturbed, including those concealed within floors, walls, ceilings and roof spaces. In particular, Rochdale grew as a major centre of the flannel and wool textile trade, later diversifying into cotton spinning and engineering. As a result, the town’s building stock includes a high density of Victorian mill buildings, workers’ terraces and commercial premises – many built or refurbished during the period of widespread asbestos use – together with post-war residential and industrial development. In addition, Rochdale is the birthplace of the Co-operative movement, and many of its older civic and commercial buildings date from the Victorian era.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Rochdale

For example, 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. Typically, results are ready within 3 working days of sample collection. We offer two samples for £175, and the price we quote is the price you pay – making this a cost-effective first step before committing to a full survey or remediation programme.

Why Rochdale Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Anyone arranging an asbestos survey in Rochdale should understand why local buildings carry extra risk. Overall, Rochdale grew as a major centre of the flannel and wool textile trade, later diversifying into cotton spinning and engineering. The town’s building stock includes a high density of Victorian mill buildings, workers’ terraces and commercial premises – many built or refurbished during the period of widespread asbestos use – together with post-war residential and industrial development. In addition, Rochdale is the birthplace of the Co-operative movement, and many of its older civic and commercial buildings date from the Victorian era. As a result, asbestos-containing materials are still commonly found across the town today.

Specifically, common locations where these materials are still found in Rochdale 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 and boarding in older textile mill, flannel weaving and engineering buildings across the Roch Valley
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Rochdale Postcodes We Cover

We provide an asbestos survey in Rochdale across all of the districts below.

Asbestos Surveys Rochdale – Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Rochdale 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. In addition, this applies to domestic, commercial and industrial properties across Rochdale and the OL10 to OL16 postcode area. As a result, starting work without a survey is not only illegal but puts workers and occupants at serious risk.

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

Specifically, if you own, manage or have responsibility for a non-domestic building in Rochdale – such as an office, shop, school or community hall – you have a legal duty to manage asbestos under CAR 2012, which means knowing what asbestos-containing materials are present. As a result, an asbestos management survey identifies these materials and produces the written register and management plan you need to demonstrate compliance.

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). Furthermore, all surveys are carried out in accordance with HSG264: Asbestos – The Survey Guide. In addition, our principal surveyor has been working in the asbestos industry since the early 1990s.

How quickly can you carry out a survey in Rochdale?

Generally, we can usually arrange surveys within a few days of enquiry. For urgent situations, a 24 to 48-hour service is available – so 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. Specifically, we survey all property types including houses, flats, bungalows, commercial offices, retail units, industrial buildings, schools, churches and community buildings. In short, 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. Afterwards, we will talk you through the findings and advise on next steps.

Is there asbestos in my Rochdale home?

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