Asbestos Surveys in Burnley

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Burnley

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Burnley and the surrounding BB10-BB12 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 Burnley

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 Burnley and the wider area — from commercial premises and public buildings through to schools, community buildings and older residential properties.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Burnley

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. Burnley was one of the world’s leading cotton weaving towns through the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a building stock that includes a dense concentration of Victorian cotton mills, workers’ terraces and commercial premises built during the height of the Lancashire cotton industry. Many of these properties were refurbished or extended during the mid-20th century when asbestos was used extensively across the UK construction industry.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Burnley

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 Burnley Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Burnley was one of the world’s leading cotton weaving towns through the 19th and early 20th centuries, with a building stock that includes a dense concentration of Victorian cotton mills, workers’ terraces and commercial premises built during the height of the Lancashire cotton industry. Many of these properties were refurbished or extended during the mid-20th century when asbestos was used extensively across the UK construction industry.

Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Burnley 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 former cotton weaving mills — Burnley was at its peak one of the largest weaving centres in the world
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Burnley Postcodes We Cover

Postcode	Area	Postcode	Area
BB10 1	Burnley Town Centre, Stoneyholme	BB11 1	Burnley Central, Bank Hall
BB10 2	Burnley Wood, Habergham	BB11 2	Burnley South, Gannow
BB10 3	Briercliffe, Reedley	BB11 3	Padiham Road, Burnley Barracks
BB12	Padiham, Hapton, Read, Simonstone

Asbestos Surveys Burnley — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Burnley 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 Burnley and the BB10–BB12 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 Burnley?

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 Burnley 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.