Asbestos Surveys in Ormskirk

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Ormskirk

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Ormskirk and the surrounding L39-L40 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 Ormskirk

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

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Ormskirk

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. Ormskirk is a market town in West Lancashire, serving a wide agricultural hinterland and the surrounding communities of the West Lancashire plain. Its building stock includes older market town commercial properties, Victorian and Edwardian residential development and a range of agricultural buildings across the surrounding countryside — many updated or refurbished during the decades when asbestos products were in widespread use.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Ormskirk

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 Ormskirk Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Ormskirk is a market town in West Lancashire, serving a wide agricultural hinterland and the surrounding communities of the West Lancashire plain. Its building stock includes older market town commercial properties, Victorian and Edwardian residential development and a range of agricultural buildings across the surrounding countryside — many updated or refurbished during the decades when asbestos products were in widespread use.

Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Ormskirk 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 cement roofing on agricultural buildings and farm outbuildings across the West Lancashire plain
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Ormskirk Postcodes We Cover

Postcode	Area	Postcode	Area
L39 1	Ormskirk Town Centre, Church Street	L39 5	Aughton, Downholland
L39 2	Ormskirk East, Moor Street	L40 0	Burscough, Martin Mere
L39 3	Ormskirk South, Lathom	L40 1	Rufford, Holmeswood
L39 4	Ormskirk West, Bickerstaffe	L40 8	Parbold, Newburgh

Asbestos Surveys Ormskirk — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and the L39 and L40 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 Ormskirk?

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 Ormskirk 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.