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Our Work in Wakefield
Professional Asbestos Survey Services Across Wakefield
Wakefield has a wide and varied property landscape, with traditional housing, commercial buildings, schools, healthcare premises, shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, leisure venues and historic buildings. The wider district also includes former mining communities, retail areas, rural villages and industrial estates across locations such as Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract and Featherstone.
Many buildings throughout Wakefield and the surrounding area were constructed, extended or refurbished during the decades when asbestos-containing materials were widely used throughout UK construction. As a result, asbestos can still be present in homes, garages, shops, schools, offices, factories, workshops, healthcare buildings, museums, warehouses and commercial premises built or altered before 2000.
At Complete Asbestos Surveys, we assist homeowners, landlords, commercial property owners, contractors, facilities managers and duty holders across Wakefield with asbestos management surveys, refurbishment surveys, re-inspections and asbestos testing. Whether you are purchasing an older property, planning refurbishment works, managing an occupied premises or need a single suspected material sampled, our surveys provide clear information on the location, condition and risk of asbestos-containing materials.
Wakefield’s mix of residential, commercial, public sector and former industrial buildings means asbestos may be found in a wide range of areas. Common examples include garage roofs, textured coatings, vinyl floor tiles, asbestos insulating board, cement roof sheets, ceiling systems, service cupboards, boiler areas, plant rooms, flue pipes, outbuildings and older roof materials.
Identifying asbestos before work begins helps protect contractors, occupants, staff, visitors and property owners while reducing the risk of unexpected costs and delays during refurbishment, maintenance or demolition projects.
Recent Asbestos Survey Projects in Wakefield
Complete Asbestos Surveys has carried out a range of asbestos survey projects across Wakefield, supporting commercial clients, healthcare premises, community buildings and larger public-facing sites.
One project involved an asbestos management survey at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield. The survey covered approximately 350m² and included four samples, three of which were confirmed as asbestos-containing materials. Positive findings included asbestos debris and gasket materials, and the affected area was restricted pending licensed asbestos removal. This helped the client manage asbestos risk safely within a sensitive public site.
We also completed an asbestos management survey for a Wakefield dental practice, helping the client during the purchase of the property. The survey covered approximately 830m² and no asbestos-containing materials were identified, allowing the property purchase to progress with confidence.
Another project involved a targeted refurbishment survey at Co-op Stoney Lane in Wakefield, covering approximately 1,200m² across eight rooms. Four samples were taken and all were confirmed negative, allowing the client to proceed with planned refurbishment works without asbestos-related delays.
These projects demonstrate the range of asbestos survey work we carry out across Wakefield, from healthcare and retail premises to public buildings, commercial properties and refurbishment projects.
Common Asbestos Materials Found in Wakefield Properties
Due to Wakefield’s industrial history and the number of buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000, asbestos-containing materials can still be found across many residential, commercial, healthcare, retail and public buildings.
Some of the most common asbestos materials identified during surveys in Wakefield and similar West Yorkshire properties include:
- Asbestos cement garage roofs and wall panels
- Corrugated asbestos cement roof sheets on workshops, warehouses and outbuildings
- Textured coatings applied to ceilings and walls
- Vinyl floor tiles and bitumen adhesives
- Asbestos insulating board within service cupboards, risers and partition walls
- Gaskets, ropes and older industrial components
- Ceiling tiles and suspended ceiling systems
- Boiler cupboard linings and older heating system materials
- Cement flue pipes and chimney components
- Soffits, fascias, gutters and downpipes
- Electrical fuse board backing panels
- Plant room materials, service duct panels and riser linings
Many asbestos-containing materials can remain safe if they are left undisturbed and managed correctly. However, refurbishment, drilling, demolition, roof replacement, maintenance works and commercial fit-out projects can disturb asbestos and increase the risk of fibre release.
An asbestos survey helps identify these materials before work begins, allowing homeowners, contractors, landlords and duty holders to manage asbestos safely and comply with current regulations.
Areas We Cover Near Wakefield
- Ackworth
- Agbrigg
- Altofts
- Alverthorpe
- Bretton
- Castleford
- Crigglestone
- Crofton
- Durkar
- East Moor
- Featherstone
- Flanshaw
- Hemsworth
- Horbury
- Kirkhamgate
- Knottingley
- Lofthouse
- Lupset
- Middlestown
- Newmillerdam
- Normanton
- Nostell
- Ossett
- Pontefract
- Sandal
- South Elmsall
- Stanley
- Thornes
- Walton
- Wakefield
- West Bretton
- Woolley
- Wrenthorpe
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Our Services
Asbestos services we offer in Wakefield
A full asbestos management offering, all delivered by our own qualified team. No subcontractors, no surprises.
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48hr Turnaround
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20+ Years Expertise
Decades of industry experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an asbestos survey cost in Wakefield?
The cost depends on the size, age and complexity of the property. A domestic survey will usually cost less than a larger commercial, healthcare, school, industrial or multi-building survey. We provide clear quotations before any work is booked.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating a property in Wakefield?
Can asbestos be found in houses around Wakefield?
Do you carry out asbestos surveys for commercial premises in Wakefield?
Can asbestos be found in former mining and industrial buildings?
Do healthcare and dental premises need asbestos surveys?
Can you carry out a survey while a business remains open?
Can you test one suspected asbestos material?
How quickly can you attend a property in Wakefield?
What type of asbestos survey do I need?
What happens if asbestos is found?
Can you remove asbestos garage roofs in Wakefield?
Complete Asbestos Surveys can assist with non-licensed asbestos removal services, including certain asbestos cement products such as garage roofs, wall sheets, gutters and downpipes, subject to assessment.
Visit our FAQ page here for more answers.