Asbestos Surveys in Leeds

Leeds Town Hall Refurbishment Survey, carried out by HSG Surveys

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Leeds

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Leeds and the surrounding LS1-LS21 and LS24-LS27 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 Leeds

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). An asbestos management survey in Leeds is often the first step towards demonstrating compliance. We carry out management surveys across Leeds and the wider area – from commercial premises and public buildings through to schools, community buildings and older residential properties. Read our full guide to how management surveys work.

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Leeds

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. Given the sheer scale and age range of Leeds’s building stock, an asbestos survey in Leeds of this kind is particularly important before structural work begins, since legacy materials are frequently found concealed behind later refurbishments. See our detailed breakdown of this survey type.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Leeds

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 – a practical, cost-effective first step before committing to a full asbestos survey in Leeds or a remediation programme. Find out more about sampling and testing.

Why Leeds Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Leeds is one of England’s great regional cities, and its rapid industrial growth through the 19th and 20th centuries as a centre of clothing manufacture, engineering, printing and financial services created a vast stock of older buildings – Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, commercial offices, factories, schools, hospitals and public buildings – many of which were built or extensively refurbished during the decades of peak asbestos use in the UK construction industry.

For this reason, anyone arranging an asbestos survey in Leeds should factor in the city’s building age profile before starting any work. Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Leeds 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 in older commercial offices, clothing factories and city centre civic buildings
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Leeds Postcodes We Cover

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

Asbestos Surveys Leeds – Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Leeds 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 Leeds and the LS postcode area. 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 Leeds business?

If you own, manage or have responsibility for a non-domestic building in Leeds – 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. A 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). 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 Leeds?

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, community buildings and agricultural properties across Leeds. No job is too small when it comes to arranging an asbestos survey in Leeds.

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. Once your asbestos survey in Leeds is complete, we will talk you through the findings and advise on next steps.

Is there asbestos in my Leeds home?

If your home was built or refurbished before the year 2000, there is a real possibility that asbestos-containing materials are present. Leeds 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. Booking an asbestos survey in Leeds is the only way to know for certain.