Asbestos Surveys for Residential Properties

Asbestos Peace of Mind for Your Home

If you’re buying, selling, or renovating a home in the North of England, finding out that there might be asbestos can feel overwhelming. But here’s the reality: if your house was built before 2000, it’s very likely to contain some form of asbestos. If you would like to enquire about asbestos surveys for residential properties, we’re here to help.

The good news? In most cases, it isn’t a problem as long as you know where it is and how to handle it. We’re here to give you the clear answers you need to protect your family and your investment.

How We Can Help You

• Buying a New Home? (Home Buyer’s Survey): Standard RICS surveys often flag potential asbestos and tell you to get an expert. We will go in, inspect the areas of concern, such as garage roofs, floor tiles, or textured ceilings, and provide a report to help you negotiate the purchase price or move in with peace of mind.
• Planning a Renovation? (Pre-Work Check): Before you knock down a wall or pull up old vinyl tiles, you need to be sure you aren’t releasing dangerous fibres into your living room. Our Refurbishment Survey is a comprehensive review of the areas you’re changing, so your builders can work safely.
• Individual Sample Testing: Just have one suspicious-looking panel in the shed or a popcorn ceiling in the hallway? You don’t always need a full survey. We can collect a single sample and have the results back from the lab in 24 to 48 hours.

Common Places We Find Asbestos in Northern Homes

Many houses in cities like Manchester, Sheffield and Newcastle share similar building histories. We often find asbestos in:

• Artex & Textured Coatings: Very common on ceilings and walls from the 70s and 80s.
• Garage & Shed Roofs: Corrugated cement sheets.
• Floor Tiles: Hidden under modern carpets or laminate.
• Insulation: Around old boilers or inside airing cupboards.

Why Choose a Local Expert?

• No Jargon: We don’t use technical codes to confuse you. We explain what we found, where it is, and exactly what you should, or shouldn’t, do next.
• Fixed, Fair Pricing: We know home costs add up. We provide upfront, transparent quotes with no hidden lab fees later.
• Respect for Your Home: We treat your house like a home, not a building site. We’re clean, professional, and we make sure everything is sealed and safe before we leave.

Serving Homeowners Across the North for Residential Asbestos Surveys

Whether you’re in a terrace in Leeds, a semi in Preston, or a cottage in York, our local surveyors are just a phone call away.

See our full Areas Covered map for the complete list.

Areas Covered