Asbestos Surveys in Hull

614-620 Holderness Road, Hull HU9 Asbestos Management Survey carried out by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Hull

In particular, we carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial properties across Hull and the surrounding HU1-HU9 postcode area, including asbestos management surveys for occupied buildings and refurbishment and demolition surveys ahead of building work. Because we only survey and do not remove asbestos, you receive a completely independent assessment with no vested interest in the outcome.

Asbestos Management Surveys Hull

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 Hull and the wider area – from commercial premises and public buildings through to schools, community halls and older residential properties. Read our full guide to how management surveys work.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Hull

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, Hull (Kingston upon Hull) is one of England’s great port cities, with a trading and fishing heritage stretching back to the medieval period. The city’s rapid industrial expansion through the 19th and early 20th centuries created a vast stock of older buildings – Victorian terraced housing, dockside warehouses, commercial properties, schools and public buildings – many of which were constructed or heavily refurbished during the decades when asbestos was used as a standard building material across the UK.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Hull

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, making this a cost-effective first step before committing to a full survey or remediation programme.

Why Hull Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Overall, Hull (Kingston upon Hull) is one of England’s great port cities, with a trading and fishing heritage stretching back to the medieval period. The city’s rapid industrial expansion through the 19th and early 20th centuries created a vast stock of older buildings – Victorian terraced housing, dockside warehouses, commercial properties, schools and public buildings – many of which were constructed or heavily refurbished during the decades when asbestos was used as a standard building material across the UK. As a result, asbestos-containing materials are still commonly found across the city today.

Specifically, common locations where these materials are still found in Hull properties include:

• Roof sheets and guttering on older commercial, agricultural and industrial 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 lagging in older dock, trawler maintenance and port-related buildings
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Hull Postcodes We Cover

Asbestos Surveys Hull – Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Hull 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 Hull and the HU 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 Hull business?

Specifically, if you own, manage or have responsibility for a non-domestic building in Hull – 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 Hull?

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 agricultural and rural properties as well as residential and commercial ones?

Yes. Specifically, we survey all property types including houses, flats, bungalows, commercial offices, retail units, industrial buildings, schools, churches, community buildings, agricultural buildings and farm outbuildings. In short, no job is too small or too rural.

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 Hull 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, East Yorkshire 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.