Asbestos Surveys in Clitheroe

Asbestos Surveys in Clitheroe

Read and Simonstone Village Hall, Clitheroe, Asbestos Management Survey carried out by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Clitheroe

In particular, we carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and agricultural properties across Clitheroe and the surrounding BB7 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 Clitheroe

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 Clitheroe and the wider Ribble Valley – from commercial premises and village halls through to schools, community buildings and older residential properties. We recently completed a management survey at Read and Simonstone Village Hall, near Clitheroe. Read our full guide to how management surveys work.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Clitheroe

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, Clitheroe is a historic market town in the Ribble Valley, with a building stock that includes a well-preserved Georgian and Victorian town centre alongside surrounding agricultural properties and rural villages. Furthermore, many of these properties were refurbished or extended during the decades when asbestos was used extensively as a construction material across the UK.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Clitheroe

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. We offer two samples for £175, and the price we quote is the price you pay. 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 Clitheroe Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Anyone arranging an asbestos survey in Clitheroe should understand why local buildings carry extra risk. Overall, Clitheroe is a historic market town in the Ribble Valley, with a building stock that includes a well-preserved Georgian and Victorian town centre alongside surrounding agricultural properties and rural villages. Many of these properties were refurbished or extended during the decades when asbestos was used extensively as a construction material across the UK. As a result, asbestos-containing materials are still commonly found across the town and surrounding villages today.

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

• Roof sheets and guttering on older agricultural, commercial 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 cement roofing on agricultural buildings, barns and farm workshops across the Ribble Valley
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Clitheroe Postcodes We Cover

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

Postcode	Area	Postcode	Area
BB7 1	Clitheroe Town Centre, Low Moor	BB7 3	Waddington, West Bradford, Grindleton
BB7 2	Whalley, Barrow, Read, Simonstone	BB7 4	Chatburn, Downham, Rimington

Asbestos Surveys Clitheroe – Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a property in Clitheroe?

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 agricultural properties across Clitheroe and the BB7 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 Clitheroe business?

Specifically, if you own, manage or have responsibility for a non-domestic building in Clitheroe – such as an office, shop, village hall or community building – 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 Clitheroe?

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, agricultural buildings, farm outbuildings, schools, churches and community buildings. 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 Clitheroe 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, Lancashire has a large stock of Georgian, Victorian 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.