Asbestos Surveys in Salford

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Salford

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Salford and the surrounding M5-M7, M27-M28 postcode area. 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 Salford

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 Salford and the wider area — from commercial premises and industrial units through to schools, community buildings and older residential properties.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Salford

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. Salford is a city in its own right, immediately adjoining Manchester, with a proud industrial heritage rooted in textile manufacturing, chemical processing and the docks of the Manchester Ship Canal. The city’s building stock includes Victorian terraced housing in Ordsall, Seedley and Pendleton, older industrial and commercial premises throughout the inner city, and the modern MediaCityUK development alongside surviving older dock and warehouse structures — all presenting asbestos management responsibilities for owners and managers of pre-2000 buildings.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Salford

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. Results are typically ready within 3 working days of sample collection. We offer two samples for £150 — the price we quote is the price you pay.

Why Salford Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Salford is a city in its own right, immediately adjoining Manchester, with a proud industrial heritage rooted in textile manufacturing, chemical processing and the docks of the Manchester Ship Canal. The city’s building stock includes Victorian terraced housing in Ordsall, Seedley and Pendleton, older industrial and commercial premises throughout the inner city, and the modern MediaCityUK development alongside surviving older dock and warehouse structures — all presenting asbestos management responsibilities for owners and managers of pre-2000 buildings.

Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Salford 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 lagging in older dock, warehouse and Manchester Ship Canal-related industrial buildings
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Salford Postcodes We Cover

Postcode	Area	Postcode	Area
M5	Salford City Centre, Ordsall, Seedley	M27	Swinton, Pendlebury, Clifton
M6	Eccles, Barton, Winton	M28	Worsley, Boothstown, Walkden
M7	Higher Broughton, Lower Broughton	M30	Eccles, Monton, Patricroft

Asbestos Surveys Salford — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Salford 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 Salford and the M5–M7 and M27–M28 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 Salford?

We can usually arrange surveys within a few days of enquiry. A 24 to 48-hour 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 Salford home?

If your home was built or refurbished before the year 2000, there is a real possibility that asbestos-containing materials are present. Greater Manchester 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.