Asbestos Surveyors in Manchester
Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area has one of the highest concentrations of pre-2000 industrial, commercial, and residential properties in the North of England. From Victorian cotton mill conversions in Ancoats and Castlefield to post-war council housing in Wythenshawe and Moss Side, asbestos-containing materials are widespread across the city's building stock. Every firm listed below is drawn from the official UKAS register of accredited inspection bodies.
Showing 9 accredited firms in or near Manchester+ 1 covering the area
Scope iT Ltd
📍 Atherton, Greater Manchester
Scope iT Ltd is a UKAS-accredited asbestos inspection body based in Atherton, Greater Manchester, with over a decade of experience since 2013. They hold active UKAS accreditation (9086) for inspection services and maintain a strong Google rating of 4.6/5. The firm provides professional asbestos surveying to help property owners identify and manage asbestos risks compliantly.
Airborne Environmental Consultants Limited
📍 Stretford, Greater Manchester
Airborne Environmental Consultants Limited is a UKAS-accredited asbestos inspection body based in Stretford, Greater Manchester, with an active accreditation (number 0232). They provide professional asbestos surveying services to property owners across the region and maintain a strong reputation with a 4.7/5 Google rating.
OHEC (uk) Ltd
📍 Prestwich, Greater Manchester
OHEC (uk) Ltd is a UKAS-accredited inspection body based in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, providing professional asbestos surveying services. With active accreditation (number 0394) and a 4.5/5 Google rating, they deliver reliable and compliant asbestos surveys for property owners across the region.
OHS Limited
📍 Eccles, Greater Manchester
OHS Limited is a UKAS-accredited inspection body based in Eccles, Greater Manchester, with nearly two decades of experience since 2004. They provide professional asbestos surveying services to help property owners identify and manage asbestos risks safely and compliantly.
Element Materials Technology Environmental UK Ltd
📍 Stockport, Greater Manchester
Element Materials Technology Environmental UK Ltd is a UKAS-accredited inspection body based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, specialising in asbestos surveying and environmental services. With active accreditation since 2018 and a perfect 5.0/5 Google rating, they provide professional asbestos inspection services to property owners across the UK.
Crusader Risk Management Ltd
📍 Swinton, Greater Manchester
Crusader Risk Management Ltd is a UKAS-accredited inspection body based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, offering professional asbestos surveying services. With active accreditation (31255) and a perfect 5.0/5 rating, they provide independent and reliable asbestos assessments for property owners.
Richard L Thomas Associates Ltd
📍 Denton, Greater Manchester
Richard L Thomas Associates Ltd is a UKAS-accredited asbestos inspection body based in Denton, Greater Manchester, with over 20 years of experience since 2001. The firm holds active accreditation (0245) and maintains a 5-star rating, providing professional asbestos surveying services to property owners across the region.
TRAC Associates Limited
📍 Bury, Greater Manchester
TRAC Associates Limited is a UKAS-accredited asbestos inspection body based in Bury, Greater Manchester, holding active accreditation number 8644. With a perfect 5.0/5 Google rating, the firm provides professional asbestos surveying services to property owners across the region.
A & L Consultants Limited
📍 Dukinfield, Greater Manchester
A & L Consultants Limited is a UKAS-accredited asbestos inspection body based in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester. With active accreditation under scheme 9260, they provide professional asbestos surveying services to help property owners identify and manage asbestos-containing materials safely and compliantly.
Asbestos Surveys in Manchester: What You Need to Know
Manchester's industrial heritage means its building stock contains some of the highest concentrations of asbestos in the UK. Victorian mill buildings across Ancoats, Castlefield, and the Northern Quarter — many now converted to residential lofts and offices — often retain original asbestos pipe lagging, boiler insulation, and sprayed fireproofing around structural steelwork. Post-war housing estates in Wythenshawe, Moss Side, Hulme, and Collyhurst were frequently built using asbestos cement panels, textured coatings, and asbestos insulating board (AIB) in communal areas. Salford, Stockport, Oldham, and Bolton also carry significant asbestos risk across their industrial and residential stock.
Under CAR 2012, duty holders for non-domestic premises across Greater Manchester — including commercial landlords, housing associations, and business occupiers — must manage asbestos. Manchester City Council planning policy requires a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey as a pre-commencement condition on most planning permissions for pre-2000 buildings. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) regeneration programmes — including those in Salford and the Manchester city centre Enterprise Zone — also expect asbestos management plans as part of site development submissions.
All surveyors listed on this page are UKAS-accredited to ISO 17020. Manchester and Salford have a competitive market for asbestos surveying, with many firms able to offer rapid turnaround. Always verify a firm's accreditation is current before instructing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester prices are broadly in line with UK averages. A management survey for a small residential property typically costs £200–£350. Refurbishment surveys for a terraced house start from £300–£500, and demolition surveys from £500–£1,000+. Mill conversions and large commercial properties will cost more due to building complexity and the number of samples required.
Yes — a refurbishment or demolition survey (not just a management survey) is required before any structural work, fit-out, or change of use of a converted mill or industrial building. Original pipe lagging, boiler insulation, and sprayed asbestos coatings are commonly found in Manchester mill buildings. Manchester City Council planning conditions routinely require asbestos surveys before work commences.
Landlords of non-domestic premises (commercial, HMO, or mixed-use) in Manchester must manage asbestos under CAR 2012. This includes identifying ACMs, maintaining an asbestos register, and implementing a management plan. Manchester City Council's HMO licensing process expects evidence of asbestos management. For private residential landlords, there is no mandatory survey requirement — but a duty of care to tenants still applies if ACMs are disturbed.
Every firm listed on this page is UKAS-accredited and covers Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area, including Salford, Stockport, Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, and Wigan. Use the search tool to filter by location. Verify accreditation at ukas.com before instructing any firm.
A management survey for a typical Manchester terraced or semi-detached house takes 2–4 hours on site. Larger commercial or industrial properties may require a full day or more. Laboratory analysis adds 3–5 working days before the final written report is issued. Fast-track results are available from some firms at an additional cost.
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