Asbestos Surveys in the North West | MARS Consultants
Professional asbestos surveys for homeowners, landlords, businesses, property developers and contractors across the North West.
MARS Consultants provides professional asbestos surveys to help identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and provide clear information about asbestos risks within buildings.
Whether you are managing an existing commercial property, planning refurbishment works, purchasing a property or preparing a building for demolition, choosing the correct asbestos survey is an important part of planning the work safely.
We provide Management Surveys, Refurbishment Surveys, Demolition Surveys and Re-inspection Surveys, with asbestos sampling and laboratory analysis available where required.
Why do you need an asbestos survey?
Asbestos was widely used in construction and building materials for decades and is still commonly found in properties today. An asbestos survey helps establish whether asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present, where they are located and, where appropriate, their condition and extent.
For dutyholders responsible for non-domestic premises, managing asbestos is a critical legal requirement. For dutyholders responsible for non-domestic premises, managing asbestos is a legal duty. HSE guidance recommends obtaining an asbestos survey, or reviewing existing information, as part of managing asbestos within the premises.
If you are planning any maintenance, refurbishment, or demolition works, having the right type of survey is vital. Refurbishment and demolition surveys are more intrusive than standard management surveys, specifically designed to uncover any ACMs that could be disturbed during planned works to protect workers and maintain compliance.
Do I need an asbestos survey?
Whether you need an asbestos survey depends on the type of property, its age, how it is used, and the work you are planning. If you are responsible for a non-domestic property, you may have a legal duty to manage asbestos within the premises. Where refurbishment, maintenance, or demolition work is planned, the appropriate survey should be carried out before any work begins to ensure full safety and compliance.
If you are unsure which survey suits your requirements, MARS Consultants can discuss your proposed works and help identify the appropriate scope.
Which Asbestos Survey Do You Need?
The correct asbestos survey depends on the building, its use and the work you are planning.
Asbestos Management Survey
An Asbestos Management Survey is designed to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, asbestos-containing materials within a building and assess information needed to manage them during normal occupation and maintenance.
Management surveys are commonly used by building owners, landlords, property managers and businesses responsible for non-domestic premises.
Suitable for:
- Existing commercial buildings
- Offices and workplaces
- Industrial premises
- Shops and retail units
- Landlords and property managers
- Buildings requiring ongoing asbestos management
Asbestos Refurbishment Survey
An asbestos refurbishment survey is used where refurbishment or maintenance work is likely to disturb the fabric of a building.
These surveys are more intrusive than management surveys and are intended to identify asbestos-containing materials within the areas affected by the proposed works in line with HSE guidance.
Suitable for:
- Building alterations
- Property renovations
- Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
- Electrical and mechanical works
- Removal of walls, ceilings or floors
- Property development projects
- Commercial refurbishment
Asbestos Demolition Survey
An asbestos demolition survey is designed to locate asbestos-containing materials throughout a building before demolition takes place. According to HSE guidance, a suitable refurbishment or demolition survey should be completed before work that is likely to disturb the fabric of a building begins, depending on the scope of the proposed works.
Suitable for:
- Full building demolition
- Partial demolition
- Major structural works
- Commercial redevelopment
- Property development projects
Asbestos Re-inspection Surveys
An asbestos re-inspection survey provides an updated assessment of previously identified asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
Regular re-inspections help dutyholders keep asbestos information up to date, comply with regulations, and monitor the condition of known ACMs over time.
Suitable for:
- Existing asbestos management programmes
- Commercial properties
- Landlords and property managers
- Buildings with previously identified ACMs
- Updating asbestos registers and management plans
Asbestos sampling and laboratory analysis
Where a material is suspected of containing asbestos, samples may be taken during the survey for laboratory analysis. MARS Consultants can arrange asbestos bulk sampling and UKAS laboratory analysis, helping establish whether suspected materials contain asbestos.
Sampling may be appropriate for materials such as:
- Textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesives
- Cement products
- Insulation materials
- Asbestos insulating board
- Gaskets
- Roofing materials
- Pipe and boiler insulation
- Other suspect materials
Where asbestos is identified, the survey report will provide clear information about the material and its location to help you make informed decisions about the next steps.
Our asbestos survey process
We aim to make the asbestos surveying process straightforward, transparent and professional from start to finish.
Asbestos surveys for homes, businesses and property projects
MARS Consultants works with a comprehensive range of clients across the North West, including:
- Homeowners
- Landlords
- Property developers
- Building contractors
- Estate agents
- Commercial property owners
- Facilities and property managers
- Industrial businesses
- Construction companies
Whether you need a single asbestos survey prior to starting renovation works or ongoing surveying support across an extensive property portfolio, we are here to discuss your requirements and provide an efficient, fully compliant service tailored to your project.
Asbestos surveys across the North West
MARS Consultants provides professional asbestos survey services throughout the North West, including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. We regularly work with clients across the region and can attend residential, commercial, industrial, and development sites.
Areas we cover include:
Leigh | Wigan | Warrington | Manchester | Bolton | Preston | Liverpool | St Helens | Salford | Stockport | Chorley | Lancashire | Greater Manchester | Merseyside | Cheshire
Why choose MARS Consultants?
Clear, practical asbestos surveying without unnecessary jargon. We deliver accurate surveying, detailed reporting, and straightforward communication to help you manage asbestos risks safely and make confident decisions for your property or development project across the North West.
Accurate surveys and UKAS analysis
From management surveys to major refurbishment and demolition projects, we provide thorough inspections with bulk sampling and certified UKAS laboratory testing.
Clear and compliant reporting
Receive straightforward, comprehensive reports without unnecessary jargon. We guide you clearly through our findings to ensure full HSE compliance and safety.
Dedicated North West coverage
Supporting homeowners, commercial landlords, property developers, and contractors across Leigh, Wigan, Manchester, Liverpool, and the wider North West region.
Need an asbestos survey?
Planning refurbishment, purchasing a property, managing a commercial building or preparing for demolition? Speak to MARS Consultants today. We can discuss your project, establish which asbestos survey you may require and provide a straightforward quotation.