Asbestos Surveyors in Manchester
Find UKAS-accredited asbestos surveyors based in or serving Greater Manchester. Every firm below is independently verified against the official UKAS register of accredited inspection bodies — the only accreditation recognised under UK law.
Showing 9 accredited firms in or near Manchester
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
Any building constructed before the year 2000 may contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). In Manchester — as across the UK — property owners, landlords, and businesses have a legal duty to identify and manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).
A UKAS-accredited asbestos surveyor will inspect your property, take samples for laboratory analysis, and issue a written report detailing the location, type, and condition of any ACMs found. This report forms the basis of your asbestos register — a legal document required for all non-domestic premises.
All surveyors listed here have UKAS accreditation to ISO 17020, meaning they have been independently assessed for technical competence and impartiality. Never use a surveyor without current UKAS accreditation — their reports are not legally recognised under CAR 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prices in Manchester are broadly in line with UK averages. A management survey for a small residential property typically costs £200–£350. Refurbishment surveys start from £300–£500, and demolition surveys from £500–£1,000+. Commercial properties cost more depending on size and access requirements. We recommend getting quotes from at least two or three UKAS-accredited firms.
For residential properties, there is no automatic legal obligation for a management survey if you own and occupy the home. However, a survey is strongly recommended before any renovation work on a property built before 2000, and is legally required before demolition or major refurbishment of any building. If you are a landlord in Manchester, you have a duty of care to tenants under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Every firm listed on AsbestosSurveyFinder is drawn from the official UKAS register of accredited inspection bodies. UKAS accreditation means the surveyor has been independently assessed against ISO 17020 — the international standard for inspection body competence. Use the search tool above to filter results by location.
A management survey for a typical domestic property takes 2–4 hours on site. Larger commercial buildings may take a full day or more. Laboratory analysis of samples usually adds 3–5 working days before you receive your final written report.
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