What is the difference between a management and a refurbishment survey?

A management survey identifies asbestos that needs managing in place during normal occupancy. A refurbishment and demolition survey is more intrusive and is required before any building work that disturbs the fabric.

Do you only handle licensed asbestos work?

No. The specialist companies in the network handle non-licensed work like asbestos cement removal as well as licensed work on AIB, sprayed coatings and lagging.

How long does a survey usually take?

A typical three-bed home survey takes two to four hours on site, with the written report and lab results back within five to seven working days.

Will I get a quote in writing?

Yes. Every specialist provides a written, itemised quote with scope, method, timing and disposal arrangements before any work starts.

Services

Asbestos services in Manchester

Asbestos services in Manchester cover everything from a single sample of suspect artex through to full strip-out of a commercial unit in Trafford Park. The specialist companies on our network handle the licensed and non-licensed work, the lab analysis and the consigned waste disposal that follows. Tell us what you have, and we will match you to qualified people who can quote.

Asbestos Removal

Licensed asbestos removal carried out under controlled conditions, from single panels to full strip-outs.

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Asbestos Surveys and Sampling

Detailed property surveys with sample collection, photographic logs and a clear action register.

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Asbestos Testing and Analysis

Quick turnaround testing on bulk samples, air monitoring and reassurance air tests after works.

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Asbestos Management Plans

Bespoke management plans, registers and review schedules for landlords and commercial sites.

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Asbestos Waste Collection and Disposal

Collection, transport and tipping at licensed facilities with full waste consignment notes.

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Contaminated Soil Remediation

Site investigation, soil sampling and remediation plans for asbestos-contaminated land.

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How the service map fits together

Most projects begin with a survey. A management survey is enough if you simply need to know what is present and how to manage it in place. A refurbishment and demolition survey is mandatory before any structural work, soft strip or demolition. Samples taken during the survey go to the lab for analysis, and the report tells you exactly what materials are in the building, where they are and what condition they are in.

From there, removal is matched to the material. Asbestos cement roof sheets and floor tiles are non-licensed work that a competent contractor can handle with the right method statement. AIB panels, sprayed coatings and lagging are licensed work that must be carried out by an HSE-licensed contractor under controlled conditions. Once the material is bagged, it travels under a waste consignment note to a licensed disposal site, and the paperwork is returned to you for your records.

For larger projects, a written asbestos management plan keeps everything compliant in the long term. For sites with asbestos in soil, contaminated land remediation runs in parallel with construction so the project does not stall.

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