Asbestos Surveys Stockport, Manchester
Knight Specialist Services is a trusted asbestos survey and removal specialist based in Manchester, proudly serving clients across the North West of England. With years of experience in asbestos identification, management, and compliance, we deliver comprehensive surveys and safe removal processes to meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.
Professional Asbestos Sampling – Independant and Compliant
What can we help you with?
If you’re not sure what the next steps should be if you suspect asbestos on your property – get in touch on 0161 333 0767, we’ll be happy to assist.
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Over 35 Years Combined Experience in Asbestos Surveys Stockport & Manchester
Knight Specialist Services are located in Stockport, Manchester, however can respond to enquiries throughout the UK.
The laboratory provides UKAS Accredited Asbestos Analysis across Greater Manchester.
Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in Asbestos Management. If you require a single Asbestos Test Stockport, full Asbestos Survey in Manchester or Asbestos Removal, then call our specialist team.
We have helped many satisfied customers nationwide comply successfully with the necessary Asbestos legislation.
Asbestos Surveys
We are fully proficient at both Asbestos Management Surveys and Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys.
We can respond to enquiries nationwide. If you do require an Asbestos Sample in Stockport, Manchester or a full Asbestos Survey in Manchester, we have specialist Asbestos Surveyors in the area.
Asbestos Removal and Management
We have extensive experience of managing many different construction scenarios where asbestos has been present, including busy city centre locations, large and small building, including both commercial or industrial sites. We can manage all Asbestos Removal schemes for the removal of licensed asbestos and non-licensed asbestos and provide subsequent asbestos inspections following your removal work.
If you need an asbestos survey or asbestos removal works undertaking, then call our team for your initial asbestos advice in Stockport and throughout Manchester.
About us
A family run Asbestos Consultants, who pride ourselves on a customer focused approach in Stockport and Manchester.Â
We deliver a prompt service in Stockport and the surrounding areas and can advise on Asbestos Training and Asbestos Removal.
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We are committed to raising standards in Stockport and Manchester
within the asbestos surveys, testing and inspection sector.
Professional Asbestos Survey Compliance in Hyde just 2 miles from Stockport and 3 miles from Manchester. We are able to offer affordable Asbestos Testing and Asbestos Surveys Nationwide. Whether you require a one off asbestos tester in Stockport or a one off asbestos test in Manchester, then look no further than our specialist team. We also cover the Northwest, Yorkshire, North Wales and Midlands, with our professional asbestos surveys, sampling and consultancy. To ensure your business complies with necessary legislation.
Asbestos Management Survey Stockport
The standard survey is called an Asbestos Management Survey (formerly know as a type 1 or type 2 asbestos survey) and is more of a visual inspection. This Asbestos Survey is for the asbestos surveyor to;-
- locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence of asbestos materials and extent of any suspect asbestos containing materials within a building, which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy and to avoid any potential asbestos exposure for normal occupancy of a building.
- This level of asbestos survey is for buildings where there are no current plans for refurbishment, maintenance, demolition or alterations to be carried out.
- The Duty Holder is responsible to ensure an expert asbestos surveying company is employed.
- This level of asbestos survey is a legal requirement for building owners/landlords to ultimately ensure an effective asbestos management plan and asbestos register is prepared for the building owner.
Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey Manchester
A refurbishment or demolition survey is required before any refurbishment or demolition work is carried out.
Knight Specialist Services Ltd carryout this types of survey to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos containing materials in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the whole building depending on your scope of works.
The survey will be fully intrusive and involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach.
The Survey is a legal requirement prior to your contractor commencing work on a commercial property or domestic premises.
Asbestos Testing Service Stockport, Manchester
We attend your property in Stockport and Manchester and undertake professional asbestos sampling by experienced and accredited asbestos consultants.
The price we quote is what you pay on final submission of your analytical asbestos report from our team.
Additional asbestos testing may be undertaken by our Asbestos expert, depending on the type of material identified i.e. Artex or Textured Coatings, which can be sporadic for asbestos fibres.
The sample is analysed by a UKAS Accredited laboratory, to detect for asbestos fibres.
Are you Legally Compliant?
Do you know which type of asbestos survey you require in Stockport or Manchester?
It is the responsibility of the duty holder, which is often the owner of a building or the maintaining tenant of a building who would be responsible for requesting an asbestos survey and plan.
Asbestos surveys are a legal requirement in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
A duty holder who has not fulfilled their legal responsibility regarding asbestos can face prosecution by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) if an employee, tenant or member of the public is exposed to asbestos.
When you need to confirm the presence of Asbestos, we help customers in Stockport and throughout the UK to ensure you are compliant in the management of asbestos. All of our surveys are undertaken by a very experienced Asbestos Surveyor, adhering to HSG 264:The Survey Guide.
Types of Asbestos Fibres
Asbestos fibres are positively identified as one of the six regulated asbestos types – Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Tremolite, Actinolite and Anthophyllite.
Asbestos is regarded as the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. You can read more about the risks of Asbestos on the UK Government’s HSE website HERE.
We provide professional and affordable Asbestos consultancy services nationwide to help you manage any health risks present on your project.
We use an approved Asbestos UKAS Accredited Laboratory for asbestos testing throughout the Stockport, Manchester and Greater Manchester Areas.
Asbestos Test Service Stockport, Manchester – Contact us to discuss your project
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are asbestos surveys important in Stockport and Manchester?
An asbestos survey in Manchester and Stockport is crucial to identify any asbestos present in buildings or properties to assess the risk and ensure the correct asbestos management within a building.
Who should consider an asbestos survey in Manchester and Stockport?
Property owners, landlords, and businesses in Manchester and Stockport should consider an asbestos survey to fulfil legal obligations, ensure occupant safety, and maintain asbestos compliance.
Do I Need to Declare Asbestos When Selling my House in Stockport, Manchester?
Since the Property Misdescriptions Act was repealed in 2013, and replaced by the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (Repeal) Order 2013. Sellers of a property in Manchester and Stockport are legally obliged to disclose the presence of asbestos in their property. Failing to disclose information about asbestos in your home, could lead to the sale being invalidated and possible prosecution.
Do i need to get an asbestos survey when i buy a new house?
An asbestos survey in Stockport, Manchester will give you peace of mind against both Health Implications and Cost Removing Asbestos which can be expensive. The survey will also give you the knowledge, to make a more informed decision when buying an older home which may contain asbestos.
Do i need to have asbestos removed before i sell my property?
No, you are not legally required to remove asbestos before selling your house. However, you are required to disclose the presence of asbestos to potential buyers if you are aware of it.
Whether or not to remove the asbestos can depend on factors like its condition, location and risk of potential fibre release, If the asbestos is undisturbed and in good condition, many buyers may not consider it a deal-breaker. That said, having it professionally assessed—and possibly removed—can make your property more attractive and avoid issues during the sales process.Â
Speak to us about any asbestos related queries. We have helped many satisfied customers nationwide comply successfully with necessary Asbestos legislation.
