Asbestos Surveys in Chorley

Asbestos Survey Services Available in Chorley

We carry out all types of asbestos surveys for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Chorley and the surrounding PR6-PR7 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 Chorley

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

Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys Chorley

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. Chorley developed as a cotton spinning and weaving town through the 19th century, with a building stock that includes Victorian mill buildings, workers’ terraces and commercial premises, alongside a significant amount of inter-war and post-war residential development. Many of these properties were built or refurbished during the decades when asbestos was used as a standard construction material across the UK.

Asbestos Sampling & Testing Chorley

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 Chorley Properties Carry a Higher Asbestos Risk

Chorley developed as a cotton spinning and weaving town through the 19th century, with a building stock that includes Victorian mill buildings, workers’ terraces and commercial premises, alongside a significant amount of inter-war and post-war residential development. Many of these properties were built or refurbished during the decades when asbestos was used as a standard construction material across the UK.

Common locations where asbestos-containing materials are still found in Chorley 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 and boarding in former cotton spinning mill buildings and associated industrial premises
• Rope seals and gaskets in older heating systems

Chorley Postcodes We Cover

Postcode	Area	Postcode	Area
PR6 0	Chorley Town Centre, Cowling	PR7 1	Chorley West, Euxton
PR6 7	Adlington, Heath Charnock	PR7 3	Coppull, Standish Lower Ground
PR6 8	Chorley North, Whittle-le-Woods	PR7 4	Chorley South, Buckshaw Village

Asbestos Surveys Chorley — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishing a Chorley 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 Chorley and the PR6 and PR7 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 Chorley?

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 Chorley 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.