Asbestos Surveys in Barnsley

Unit 34 Alhambra Shopping Centre Barnsley Asbestos Management Survey by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Barnsley

In particular, we carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Barnsley and the surrounding S70-S75 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 Barnsley

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 Barnsley town centre and the wider district — from commercial premises and community buildings through to schools, former industrial units and older residential properties.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Barnsley

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, Barnsley developed as a major centre of coal mining and glass manufacturing through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Furthermore, an asbestos survey in Barnsley needs to account for the significant legacy of older buildings this heritage left behind — terraced housing, former colliery-related structures, commercial premises, schools and public buildings — many built or refurbished during the decades of peak asbestos use in the UK.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Barnsley

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 asbestos survey in Barnsley or a remediation programme.

Why Barnsley Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Anyone arranging an asbestos survey in Barnsley should understand why local buildings carry extra risk. Barnsley developed as a major centre of coal mining and glass manufacturing through the 19th and early 20th centuries, leaving a significant legacy of older buildings — terraced housing, former colliery-related structures, commercial premises, schools and public buildings. As a result, many of these were built or refurbished during the decades of peak asbestos use in the UK.

Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Barnsley properties include:

• Roof sheets and guttering on former industrial and colliery 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
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Barnsley Postcodes We Cover

An asbestos survey in Barnsley is available across all of the districts below.

Asbestos Surveys Barnsley — Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Barnsley and the surrounding 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 Barnsley business?

Specifically, if you own, manage or have responsibility for a non-domestic building in Barnsley — 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, every asbestos survey in Barnsley is 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 Barnsley?

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 residential properties as well as commercial ones?

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

Is there asbestos in my Barnsley home?

If your home was built or refurbished before the year 2000, there is a real possibility that asbestos-containing materials are present. Barnsley has a large stock of older terraced 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.

What happens after the survey?

After every asbestos survey in Barnsley 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.