Efficient and Reliable Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Management Plans in Castlefield
Since 2016, our dedicated team have been helping building owners and managers to identify and assess the asbestos status within their Castlefield premises.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the dutyholder of commercial, industrial and domestic premises must protect people from the risks of exposure to asbestos. This is where we come in! We provide asbestos surveying and management/planning services across Castlefield to offer support and peace of mind to building owners. Our Castlefield team have the experience and knowledge to provide tailored asbestos solutions for your unique situation. We pride ourselves on always being reliable, efficient and up to date with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation.
Asbestos Surveys in Castlefield
At Pillars Environmental, we carry out two kinds of asbestos surveys:
The Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Survey (R&D Asbestos Survey) is needed if your building was constructed before the year 2000 and refurbishment/demolition works are due to occur. The R&D survey is undertaken with visual and intrusive techniques. Therefore, we require access to all areas of the site where there could be potential ACMs present.
Adopting a far less invasive approach, an Asbestos Management survey involves testing materials while the building will likely remain occupied – only in areas where access is available. If access is proving difficult, it will be presumed that asbestos is present. If material is found to have asbestos, all other similar materials will be presumed to be containing asbestos too.
Asbestos Management Plans in Castlefield
An asbestos management plan sets out the process that will be undertaken in order to manage the status of any asbestos within your building. This will ensure that those who may enter the building will remain protected against asbestos. Our asbestos management plans create a history of any asbestos materials found and labels the course of action taken which could include monitor and review, undertake remedial works or remove.
Our asbestos management plans in Fleetwood give you the tools to manage the risk of asbestos and allow you to fulfil your legal obligations in as a dutyholder.
Asbestos Removal Management in Castlefield
Asbestos removal can be complex and time-consuming, which is why the HSE states that a licensed asbestos consultant is required for the majority of asbestos removal projects. Our team arrange and oversee the removal of any asbestos within your Fleetwood property, in compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations. Our asbestos removal management services are fully comprehensive, meaning we can handle the job from start to finish – right from preparing the specifications and managing the tendering process, all while performing regular site audits whilst work is ongoing, providing continuous feedback and finally, inspecting documents provided by the removal contractor to ensure all information is correct and nothing is left outstanding.
Asbestos in Castlefield
Castlefield is an inner-city conservation area located at the south-west of Deansgate and is known as the industrial and Roman heart of Manchester. Castlefield is home to a Roman fort, networks of canals, old mills, sophisticated restaurants and a wide range of accommodation.
From the 1830s onwards, a network of railways infiltrated the Castlefield area, many on multi-arch viaducts. The area became an industrial hub and a base of engineering, cotton mills and warehouses. In fact, Castlefield is home to the world’s oldest warehouse which opened in 1779 and was used for lifting coal from barges and up onto street level.
However, with industrial growth came a higher risk of asbestos as the material was commonly used to lag heated pipes and boilers. This meant asbestos lagging was widely found surrounding factories in Manchester. In fact, many factory workers had to carry, cut and drill asbestos sheets from factories to building sites – posing a serious health risk for these workers.
Asbestos Claims in Castlefield
Castlefield, Manchester is renowned for its industrial past. This is no surprise due to its many contributions during the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) and the city being known as the birthplace of textile manufacturing. This meant asbestos was widely used in several sectors throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Due to the heat-insulating qualities of asbestos, the material was widely used to lag heated pipes and boilers. This meant many construction workers will have handled asbestos lagging, sheets and ceiling tiles, which caused a high level of exposure to asbestos during their working life.
In fact, a joiner named George in the 1970s worked on the construction of flats in Atherton, near Bolton. This involved boxing in soil pipes with asbestos sheets when constructing bathrooms. Decades later, in December 2018, George began to feel breathless. His GP diagnosed him a year later with a type of asbestos-related cancer (affecting the lining of the lungs) – mesothelioma. The law firm, Leigh Day, managed to compensate George with a six-figure settlement.
Demographics Susceptible to Asbestos Exposure in Castlefield
Large amounts of raw asbestos fibre were transported on boats along the Manchester Ship Canal and offloaded by dockers at Salford Docks. This meant dockworkers were heavily exposed to the material when handling the shipments. In fact, many dockworkers in Castlefield have since contracted asbestos-related diseases. Other demographics susceptible to asbestos exposure in Castlefield include but are not limited to:
- Factory workers
- Dockworkers
- Construction & demolition workers
- Laggers
- Engineers
- Shipwrights
- Boilermakers
- Labourers
- Painters
- Tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers, welders, joiners & carpenters
- Ceiling fitters
Working with you to provide a safe environment
By providing tailored solutions to a range of asbestos issues, our team work alongside you to ensure everyone remains compliant and most importantly safe.
If you’d like to know how our tailored asbestos solutions can help you, get in touch with our team today or use our quick quote form above.
Asbestos Surveys Castlefield FAQs
How much does an asbestos survey cost in Castlefield?
Asbestos survey costs can vary significantly depending on the individual requirements of your specific building location(s), including: the location of suspected ACMs, any specialist equipment needed, etc.
For a better idea, get in touch with us today for a free quote.
Is an asbestos survey required by law in Castlefield?
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the dutyholder of a building is legally obliged to manage any asbestos-containing materials within their premises.
How long does an asbestos survey take in Castlefield?
No two projects are the same. How long an asbestos survey takes depends on the type of survey needed, the age of the building, the size of the building, etc.
If your building is an older construction, it may require a more time-consuming and invasive method, such as a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey, in order to thoroughly assess the potential presence of any ACMs. Whereas, if your building is slightly newer, it may require an Asbestos Management Survey which takes on a less invasive and slightly faster approach.
Areas we cover in Manchester
Our asbestos removal services are available all across Manchester, including:
- Altrincham
- Birkenhead
- Bolton
- Bury
- Buxton
- Cheshire
- Chester
- Crewe
- Holmes Chapel
- Alderley Edge
- Knutsford
- Liverpool
- Macclesfield
- Manchester
- Merseyside
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Runcorn
- Sale
- Salford
- St Helens
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Warrington
- Widnes
- Wigan
- Wirral
ASBESTOS
SURVEYS
We can carry out detailed refurbishment and demolition surveys and asbestos management surveys.
ASBESTOS
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Our asbestos management plans can help set forth the steps needed to fulfil Dutyholder obligations.
ASBESTOS REMOVAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Removal projects can be complex and we can ensure the removal is undertaken smoothly and in accordance with legislation.
