Asbestos Surveys Manchester
Reddish Vale’s dedicated team of qualified asbestos surveyors has over 30 years of experience in safely and compliantly surveying asbestos in commercial and industrial buildings across Greater Manchester.
- BOHS P402 qualified
- Multi-discipline, family-run business
- Covering 90+ areas across Great Britain
Contact us today for your free, quick quote.
“An asbestos survey aims to provide accurate information on the location, amount and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)”
~ The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is an umbrella term for several naturally occurring minerals that have crystallised to form fibres.These fibres are resistant to heat and fire, as well as chemical and biological degradation, and are also mechanically strong.
Asbestos can be split into two main groups – serpentine and amphibole. There is only one type of serpentine asbestos (chrysotile or white asbestos), and the rest fall under the amphibole category, e.g. crocidolite (blue) asbestos, amosite (brown) asbestos, tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite.
Serpentine asbestos fibres are soft, curved and flexible. Whereas, amphibole fibres are characterised by their rod/needle-like appearance, and thin, sharp fibres that are more hazardous to health.
How Dangerous is Asbestos?
Asbestos is only dangerous if you come into contact with the fibres directly, this could be via breathing, eating or drinking the substance, or by skin contact.
If you are exposed to asbestos, this can pose serious health risks. These health risks can include mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and pleural thickening.
When is an Asbestos Survey Required?
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), there is a legal requirement for all ACMs to be removed (as far as reasonably practicable) before major refurbishment or demolition. This is where a Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey (or R&D asbestos survey) is needed.
On the other hand, an Asbestos Management Survey (AMS) may be required if you, as a dutyholder, have been asked to produce an asbestos register and asbestos management plan for your premises. The purpose of an asbestos management survey is to locate all ACMs that could be disturbed during the normal occupancy of the building.
Who is Susceptible to Asbestos Exposure in Manchester?
Workers likely to come across asbestos in Manchester include, but are not limited to:
- Maintenance or repair workers
- Refurbishers or retrofitters
- Tradespeople involved in demolition work
- Installers, e.g. smart meters
For a worker’s guide to asbestos safety, including what your employer must ensure, please visit the HSE website here.
Qualified Asbestos Surveyors in Manchester
Not only is our dedicated team of asbestos surveyors BOHS P402 qualified, but our Manchester asbestos survey company has also been running for over 30 years now. Our multi-discipline experience in the asbestos industry covers several sectors, including:
- Commercial
- Government
- Industrial
- Leisure
- Education
- Construction
As well as being BOHS P402 qualified, we also hold the Achilles, ISO 9014 and ISO 14001 accreditations. Hence, there’s no team of asbestos surveyors in Manchester better equipped to inspect your premises.
Get Your Free Asbestos Survey Quote
If you’re looking for great-value asbestos surveys in Manchester, get in touch with our team for your free, quick quote today.
Alongside Asbestos Surveys, we also offer a wide range of bespoke asbestos, lead, and mercury management services that can be tailored to suit your needs, including Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Remediation, Soft Strip Demolition, Lead Paint Management and Mercury Abatement in Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the Midlands, as well as many other areas across the UK.
Areas We Cover in Greater Manchester
With our head office based in Oldham, our asbestos experts are able to offer our professional services across Greater Manchester and beyond, including but not limited to:
Altrincham, Birkenhead, Bolton, Bury, Buxton, Cheshire, Chester, Crewe, Holmes Chapel, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Merseyside, Rochdale, Runcorn, Sale, Salford, St Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan, Wirral, and more.
For the full list of areas we cover, please click here.
Asbestos Surveys Manchester: FAQs
How much do asbestos surveys in Manchester cost?
No two asbestos surveys are the same, and this is also the case for asbestos surveys in Manchester. This is because no two buildings or projects are the same. Hence, asbestos survey cost can vary. This often depends on what is required for your specific building, the location of suspected ACMs, whether any specialist surveying equipment is needed, etc.
Does Manchester City Council have asbestos information on council-owned properties?
Yes, Manchester City Council has asbestos survey information on all of their buildings, and therefore know where asbestos can be found within all council-owned properties.
Find out more information on Manchester City Council Housing Services via their website.
Is it a legal requirement to have an asbestos survey in Manchester?
If your Manchester-based property is due to be refurbished or demolished, or undergo significant maintenance works, it is a legal requirement for the dutyholder to have a Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey carried out under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012).
By the same token, if your Manchester-based property is non-domestic and was built before the year 2000, an Asbestos Management Survey is also legally required under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012).
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