Complete Asbestos Surveys were instructed to carry out a comprehensive asbestos management survey at Hampden House in Withington, Manchester, on behalf of The Retreat Clinics. As a busy healthcare facility welcoming patients, staff and visitors daily, the client wanted reassurance that the building remained safe and compliant with asbestos regulations. The survey was undertaken while the clinic remained operational, requiring a careful and professional approach to minimise disruption. Following inspection and laboratory analysis, all samples returned negative results for asbestos-containing materials, providing complete peace of mind for the client and confirming the building's compliance.
Case Study Overview
- Provided
- Asbestos Management Survey
- Client
- The Retreat Clinics
- Location
- Manchester
- Year
- 2023
- Duration
- 4 Hours
- Cost
- £520
The Client's Challenge
As a healthcare provider, The Retreat Clinics recognised the importance of maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff. Although there was no known asbestos within the building, the age of Hampden House meant asbestos-containing materials could potentially be present.
The client required a full asbestos management survey to identify any risks, satisfy compliance requirements and ensure the building remained safe for ongoing occupation. Due to the nature of the clinic, the survey also needed to be carried out sensitively around patient appointments and daily operations without causing disruption.
Our Approach
We carried out a detailed asbestos management survey across Hampden House, inspecting all accessible internal areas including treatment rooms, offices, communal spaces and basement areas.
The building measured approximately 920m² and remained operational throughout the inspection. Samples were taken from a range of suspect materials commonly associated with buildings of a similar age and submitted for laboratory analysis.
Our surveyors worked closely with clinic staff to ensure inspections were completed discreetly and efficiently, avoiding disruption to appointments and maintaining patient privacy at all times.
Following completion of the survey and laboratory testing, a detailed asbestos survey report was issued outlining all findings, material assessments and recommendations.
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Samples Taken
920m²
Area Surveyed
£520
Cost
48 Hours
Report Turnaround
Positive Outcome
Laboratory analysis confirmed that all sampled materials returned negative results for asbestos-containing materials. This provided immediate reassurance to The Retreat Clinics that Hampden House did not present any asbestos-related risks within the surveyed areas.
The client received a comprehensive asbestos survey report confirming compliance and demonstrating their proactive approach to health and safety management. With clear documentation in place and no asbestos-containing materials identified, the clinic was able to continue operating with complete confidence while providing reassurance to staff, patients and contractors accessing the building.