Asbestos management surveys in the North West

MARS Consultants provides professional asbestos management surveys to help commercial property owners, landlords, and dutyholders identify and safely manage asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire.

What is an asbestos management survey?

An asbestos management survey is designed to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, asbestos-containing materials within a building. Its primary purpose is to provide the critical information needed to safely manage these materials during normal building occupation and routine maintenance.

The survey identifies accessible materials that may contain asbestos, with samples taken for laboratory analysis where appropriate. Findings are then used to build or update your asbestos register and ensure ongoing, compliant asbestos management across your premises.

Who needs an asbestos management survey?

Asbestos management surveys are commonly required for dutyholders responsible for managing or maintaining non-domestic premises under the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

This includes:

  • Commercial property owners and landlords
  • Property and facilities managers
  • Employers and industrial businesses
  • Offices, retail premises, and warehouses
  • Schools, colleges, and other public buildings
  • Contractors responsible for property maintenance
  • Property developers managing existing buildings

If you are unsure whether an asbestos management survey is appropriate for your property, our team can review your building and specific requirements before providing a quotation.

What does an asbestos management survey cover?

The scope of an asbestos management survey depends on the building and the areas that are reasonably accessible at the time of the inspection.

Our surveys can involve:

  • Visual inspection of accessible areas
  • Identification of suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
  • Assessment of the condition of suspected ACMs
  • Taking samples where appropriate
  • Laboratory analysis of samples
  • Recording the location of identified or presumed ACMs
  • Assessing the extent of identified materials where reasonably practicable
  • Providing clear survey findings
  • Producing information that can support asbestos management arrangements

The survey will clearly identify any areas that could not be accessed or inspected so that the limitations of the survey are understood.

What happens during an asbestos management survey?

Our structured, step-by-step process ensures dutyholders receive thorough, reliable findings to maintain full compliance and safely manage asbestos-containing materials.

1. Initial discussion

We establish the property type, building age, available information, and the reason for the survey to tailor our inspection appropriately.

2. Site inspection

A competent asbestos surveyor carries out a systematic inspection of all accessible areas of the building.

3. Identification of suspect materials

Materials that may contain asbestos are identified based on their appearance, location, age, and use.

4. Asbestos sampling

Where appropriate and safe to do so, samples are carefully taken from suspected materials under controlled conditions.

5. Laboratory analysis

Samples are submitted to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis where laboratory testing is required.

6. Survey report

You receive a clear asbestos management survey report detailing the findings, sample results, locations, and relevant information about identified or presumed ACMs.

7. Asbestos management

The information can then be used to support your asbestos register and ongoing asbestos management arrangements.

Need an asbestos management survey?

If you are responsible for a commercial, industrial, or non-domestic property and need to identify and manage asbestos-containing materials safely and compliantly, MARS Consultants can help. Contact us today to discuss your property and request a free quotation.