Asbestos Surveys in Wigan
Asbestos Surveys in Wigan | BOHS & P402-Qualified | HSG Surveys
If you need an asbestos survey in Wigan, you have come to the right place. We are HSG Asbestos Surveys, a BOHS and P402-qualified team of asbestos surveyors covering Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and the surrounding WN postcode area as part of our wider North of England service. We carry out professional management surveys and refurbishment surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses, and we give you a clear, straightforward report you can actually understand.
Wigan developed as a major coal-mining and manufacturing town and its building stock reflects that working-class industrial heritage. Victorian and Edwardian terraces built for the colliery and mill workforce throughout Wigan town centre and the surrounding communities, post-war council estates in Leigh, Atherton and Hindley, and a large stock of older commercial and light-industrial premises across the WN area all carry a real risk of containing asbestos. Former colliery surface buildings and industrial premises in the area are among the highest-risk property types. Common materials include Artex coatings, thermoplastic floor tiles, insulation boards, pipe lagging and corrugated asbestos cement on garages, outbuildings and industrial roofing.
The good news is that asbestos is not dangerous if left undisturbed and in good condition. But if you are buying, selling, renovating or managing a property in Wigan, you need to know what you are dealing with, and that is where we come in.
Free quotes available. Call us: 07703 203930 / 07711 855891
What We Do
We carry out professional asbestos surveys across Wigan and the surrounding WN area. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord or business owner, we will come out, assess the property properly, and give you a clear report. We are BOHS and P402-qualified and hold P405 in Managing Asbestos in Buildings.
Which Survey Do You Need?
There are two main types of asbestos surveys, and we will always point you in the right direction.
Asbestos Management Surveys
The standard survey for most homeowners and landlords in Wigan. Identifies asbestos-containing materials, assesses their condition, and tells you what needs to be done. Helps landlords meet their duty under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys
Required before any building work, extension or renovation at your Wigan property if built before 2000. A legal requirement before any construction or demolition begins.
Not sure which you need? Just give us a call, and we will happily help
Asbestos Testing and Sampling
Where there is uncertainty about whether a specific material contains asbestos, we can take samples and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory. This gives you a definitive answer rather than guesswork and is particularly useful when buying or selling a property or when a surveyor or estate agent has flagged a material as potentially containing asbestos.
Free quotes available. Call us: 07703 203930 / 07711 855891
Wigan Building Stock and Asbestos Risk
Wigan’s building stock reflects the town’s history as one of the great coal-mining and manufacturing towns of the North West, and asbestos-containing materials are found across a very wide range of property types throughout the WN postcode area.
Colliery Terraces and Victorian Housing
The inner areas of Wigan town and the surrounding colliery communities – including Scholes, Swinley, Ince, Platt Bridge and the streets around the town centre – contain dense rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing built for the colliery and mill workforce. These are among the most likely to contain Artex coatings, thermoplastic floor tiles, insulation boards and pipe lagging.
Leigh, Atherton and Post-War Estates
Leigh, Atherton and Hindley have significant stocks of post-war housing – including estates built in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – where asbestos use was at its peak nationally. Colliery replacement housing and council estates from this era are among the highest-risk property types. Many have since passed into private ownership.
Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne and the Western Fringe
The WN4 and WA3 areas covering Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Golborne and Lowton have a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar housing and post-war development. Older properties in all of these communities carry the same asbestos risk profile as those in the town itself.
Commercial and Industrial Premises
Wigan has a large stock of older commercial and light-industrial premises, including former colliery surface buildings, warehouse properties along the canal corridor and older retail and office premises throughout the town. If your commercial property was built or substantially refurbished before 2000, a survey is likely required by law.
Who We Work with in Wigan
Homeowners
Whether you are buying a house in Wigan and want peace of mind before you exchange, or are planning renovation work on an older property, we can help. We give you a clear, honest assessment without overcomplicating it.
Landlords
If you rent out a property in Wigan that was built before 2000, you have a legal duty to manage asbestos risk under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. We work with landlords across the BL area, from single buy-to-let properties to larger portfolios, and we hold P405 in Managing Asbestos in Buildings.
Businesses and Developers
Wigan has a significant stock of older commercial and industrial premises where asbestos is a real consideration. If you are planning any refurbishment or intrusive works, a refurbishment survey is a legal requirement before work begins. We understand the pressures of running a business and will work around your schedule where we can.
Areas We Cover in and around Wigan
| Towns and Areas | Postcodes |
|---|---|
| Wigan town centre, Scholes, Swinley, Newtown, Ince, Platt Bridge | WN1, WN2 |
| Orrell, Pemberton, Lamberhead Green | WN5 |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Garswood | WN4 |
| Leigh, Westleigh, Pennington, Plank Lane | WN7 |
| Skelmersdale, Upholland, Billinge, Appley Bridge | WN6, WN8 |
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch, and we will be happy to help.
Common Questions About Asbestos Surveys in Wigan
| Do former colliery houses in Wigan contain asbestos? |
|---|
| Yes. Colliery housing and post-war estates throughout the Wigan area regularly contain Artex coatings, thermoplastic floor tiles and insulation boards. Asbestos cement was also widely used on garages and outbuildings. A survey is advisable before any renovation or demolition work. |
| We are a Wigan landlord. Are we legally required to manage asbestos? |
| Yes, if your property is a non-domestic premises or has common areas and was built before 2000. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 place a legal duty on duty holders to manage the risk. We can survey and help you put a management plan in place. |
| We are planning building work in Leigh. Do we need a survey? |
| Yes, if the property was built before 2000. A refurbishment survey is a legal requirement before any building work that could disturb existing fabric. Leigh has a significant stock of pre-2000 housing and older commercial property. |
| What if asbestos is found? |
| Finding asbestos does not mean it has to be removed. Our report tells you what was found, its condition, and what action is needed. |
What Happens Next?
Give us a call or fill in the contact form below. Tell us a bit about your property and what you are looking to do, and we will come back to you quickly with a no-obligation quote. Most surveys can be booked within a few days, and you will have your report shortly after.
Free quotes available. Call us: 07703 203930 / 07711 855891
No hidden costs. Just a clear survey, a clear report, and straightforward advice on what to do next.