Asbestos Surveys in Sheffield

The Woodlands, Ranmoor, Sheffield, Asbestos Management Survey carried out by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Sheffield

In particular, we carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Sheffield and the surrounding S1-S20 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 Sheffield

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

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Sheffield

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, Sheffield is one of England’s great industrial cities, renowned for steel and cutlery manufacturing since the 18th century. Furthermore, an asbestos survey in Sheffield needs to account for the vast stock of older buildings this heritage created — factories, workshops, terraced housing, Victorian civic buildings, schools and hospitals — many of which were constructed or extensively refurbished during the decades when asbestos was in peak use across the UK construction industry.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Sheffield

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 Sheffield or a remediation programme.

Why Sheffield Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Anyone arranging an asbestos survey in Sheffield should understand why local buildings carry extra risk. Sheffield is one of England’s great industrial cities, renowned for steel and cutlery manufacturing since the 18th century. This heritage created a vast stock of older buildings — factories, workshops, terraced housing, Victorian civic buildings, schools and hospitals. As a result, many of these were constructed or extensively refurbished during the decades when asbestos was in peak use across the UK construction industry.

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

• Roof sheets and guttering on older industrial 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
• Thermal insulation on structural steelwork in former factory, forge and cutlery works buildings
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Sheffield Postcodes We Cover

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

Asbestos Surveys Sheffield — Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Sheffield and the S 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 Sheffield business?

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

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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield home?

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