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Asbestos Surveys for Industrial Units

IIndustrial properties are among the highest risk buildings when it comes to asbestos. Factories, warehouses, workshops and industrial units built before 2000 were routinely constructed using asbestos-containing materials, and many still contain significant quantities today. At HSG Asbestos Surveys, we work with industrial property owners, occupiers, facilities managers and contractors across the North of England to provide thorough, no-nonsense asbestos surveys that keep your workforce safe and keep you on the right side of the law.

We understand that downtime costs money in an industrial setting. We work efficiently, communicate clearly, and get your report back to you quickly so you can get on with running your business.

Free quotes available. Call us: 01274 959994 / 07703 203930 / 07711 855891

Asbestos in Industrial Properties

Industrial buildings are particularly likely to contain asbestos because of the way they were built and the materials that were used. Asbestos was cheap, fire resistant and durable, which made it a popular choice for large-scale industrial construction. In these types of buildings, asbestos can turn up in a wide range of locations, including:

• Roof sheets and roof panels, particularly asbestos cement
• Wall cladding and external panels
• Insulation around boilers, pipework and machinery
• Lagging on steam pipes and heating systems
• Sprayed coatings on steelwork and structural elements
• Fire protection boards and partition walls
• Floor tiles and adhesives in offices and welfare areas
• Ceiling tiles in offices, canteens and changing facilities
• Gaskets and rope seals in older plant and equipment

In large industrial buildings, the volume of asbestos-containing material can be significant. Roof sheets alone on a large warehouse can represent a considerable quantity of asbestos cement that needs to be properly assessed and managed.

Your Legal Responsibilities

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, if you own, occupy or are responsible for an industrial premises, you have a legal duty to manage any asbestos present. This duty to manage applies regardless of the size of the building or whether it is actively in use.

• Find out if asbestos is present and where
• Assess the condition of any materials found
• Produce and maintain an asbestos register
• Ensure anyone who may disturb the materials is made aware
• Review and update your asbestos management plan regularly

We can help you meet all of these requirements. Our surveys give you a clear asbestos register and management report that you can keep on file and share with contractors.

In practical terms, this means you need to:

• Know whether asbestos is present in your building and where
• Have an up-to-date asbestos register and management plan
• Make sure contractors and maintenance workers are aware of any ACMs before they start work
• Review your asbestos management plan regularly
• Carry out a refurbishment survey before any building or maintenance work that could disturb ACMs

Failure to comply with these regulations can result in serious consequences, including prosecution by the HSE. More importantly, unmanaged asbestos puts your workers, contractors and visitors at risk. We can help you get the right documentation in place and make sure you are meeting your obligations.

Our Industrial Asbestos Surveying Services

Asbestos Management Surveys

A management survey identifies and assesses any ACMs in your building that could be disturbed during normal day-to-day use, routine maintenance or minor works. It gives you the asbestos register you need to fulfil your duty to manage and provides a baseline record of what is in the building.

For industrial properties this is often the starting point, particularly if you have recently taken on a building or if no previous survey has been carried out. It is also useful if you have an existing register that is out of date and needs refreshing.

Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys

If you are carrying out any refurbishment, demolition, maintenance or building work in an industrial property, a refurbishment survey is a legal requirement before work starts in the affected areas. This applies to everything from a full factory refurbishment to relatively minor work like replacing a roof section, installing new pipework or knocking through a wall.

A refurbishment survey is more intrusive than a management survey. It involves accessing hidden voids, above ceiling spaces and within the building fabric to locate all ACMs in the areas where work will take place. The report gives your contractors the information they need to work safely and legally.

Asbestos Testing and Sampling

Where there is uncertainty about a specific material, we can take samples and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory. This is particularly common in industrial buildings where large quantities of roof sheeting or cladding are present and the exact composition of the material is unknown.

Testing provides a clear answer, preventing unnecessary asbestos precautions when they’re not needed and avoiding the danger of assuming safety when it’s not certain

Areas We Cover

We carry out industrial asbestos surveys across the North of England, covering Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Yorkshire	Lancashire	Greater Manchester
West Yorkshire: Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley	Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Blackpool, Accrington, Clitheroe, Nelson, Colne	Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Wigan, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury
North Yorkshire: Harrogate, York, Skipton, Ripon, Northallerton, Scarborough	Lancaster, Morecambe, Chorley, Leyland, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale	Tameside, Trafford, Salford, Leigh, Ashton-under-Lyne
South Yorkshire: Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham	Pendle, Ribble Valley, Wyre, Fylde, South Ribble, West Lancashire	Not sure if we cover your area? Just get in touch and we will let you know.
East Yorkshire: Hull, Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Goole, Howden

Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch, and we will be happy to help.

Why Use HSG Asbestos Surveys?

• BOHS Qualified Surveyors – All of our surveyors hold BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) qualifications, ensuring surveys are carried out to the highest professional standard.
• Fully Insured – We carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, giving you complete peace of mind.
• Local Family Business – We are a local, family-run business with strong roots in Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on honest, straightforward advice with no unnecessary upselling.
• Years of Experience – Our team has extensive experience surveying residential properties of all types and ages, from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and modern homes.
• Clear Reports – We produce detailed survey reports written in plain English, so you understand exactly what has been found and what your next steps are

Common Questions

My building has an asbestos register already. Do I still need a new survey?

It depends on how old the existing register is and whether any work has been carried out since it was produced. Asbestos registers should be reviewed regularly, and if work has been done that could have disturbed or removed materials, the register needs updating. We can review your existing documentation and advise you on whether a new survey or a partial re-survey is needed.

Do I need a survey before routine maintenance work?

If you have an up-to-date asbestos register and management plan, routine maintenance workers should be able to use that information to work safely without a new survey being needed every time. However, if the work involves disturbing materials that are known or suspected to contain asbestos, or if it goes beyond what was covered in the original survey, a refurbishment survey for the affected area is required.

Can you survey a large industrial site?

Yes. We have experience surveying large and complex industrial sites. For bigger projects we will agree a survey programme with you in advance so you know exactly what is happening, when, and in which areas.

What if asbestos is found in a roof or cladding?

Asbestos cement roof sheets and cladding are very common in older industrial buildings. If the material is in good condition and is not going to be disturbed, it can often be managed in place. If it is damaged, deteriorating or needs to be removed as part of planned works, our report will set out the options clearly so you can make an informed decision.

Get a Free Quote

IIf you need an asbestos survey for an industrial property across Yorkshire, Lancashire or Greater Manchester, get in touch with HSG Asbestos Surveys today. We offer free, no-obligation quotes and are happy to talk through what you need before you commit to anything. Give us a call or fill in our online quote form and we will get back to you within one working day

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