Dugdale Bros & Co Ltd

Case Study: Asbestos Management Survey in Huddersfield

The client needed a surveyor who could work safely across a large, busy textile site and provide clear information for their cabling contractors. They chose us because we are known as one of the best asbestos inspection services near Huddersfield, offering:

• 15+ years of experience
• Knowledge of older manufacturing buildings
• Fast turnaround sample analysis
• Safe surveying around live operations
• Clear guidance for contractors

A key requirement was switching off the heating so we could safely access the boiler room and pipework — something many surveyors overlook.

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Asbestos Services in Huddersfield – Our Approach & Key Stats

The full survey took around 4 hours, covering all five floors plus basement areas.

Building Layout & Surveyed Areas

• 3rd floor cutting room: 700m²
• 2nd floor stock room: 650m²
• 2nd floor office: 50m²
• 1st floor open-plan offices: 700m²
• Ground floor packaging: 400m²
• Ground floor boardroom: 100m²
• Ground floor canteen: 100m²
• Basement prep room: 400m²
• Boiler room: 200m²

Total inspected area: approx 3,300m²

Samples Taken (4 Total)

Positive ACM:

• Paper vapour barrier to pipework (basement) – Asbestos chrysotile

Negative Samples (NADIS):

• Insulating board to fire door – Negative
• Textured coating – Negative
• Bitumen sink pad – Negative

Survey Cost: £420

Challenges:

• Heating system had to be switched off for safe access
• Survey carried out across multiple floors in an active workplace

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Asbestos Testing in Huddersfield – What We Found

The asbestos paper around the basement pipework was the only positive ACM, but it was significant enough to need removal before cabling could be installed safely. Without the survey, contractors risked disturbing asbestos during their work.

All other suspected materials across the site were tested and confirmed safe (NADIS), reducing long-term management requirements for the client.

What Is Included in a Full Asbestos Survey Report?

Clients often ask:
“What is included in a full asbestos survey report?”

For Dugdale Bros, the report included:

• Full building breakdown by floor
• Photographs of all inspected areas
• UKAS-accredited laboratory sample results
• Condition assessments
• Priority risk assessments
• A detailed asbestos register
• Refurbishment-specific guidance for their cabling contractors
• Recommendations for safe removal of ACMs

Everything was written to support both internal compliance and contractor safety.

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How Much Does an Asbestos Survey Cost in Huddersfield?

Many commercial clients ask:
“How much does an asbestos survey cost in Huddersfield?”

For multi-floor industrial buildings, surveys typically range £400–£700 depending on size and complexity.
This project cost £420, which included:

• 4 samples
• Full multi-floor inspection
• Asbestos register
• Refurbishment recommendations
• Removal contractor referrals

Excellent value for a building of over 3,300m².

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Asbestos Removal in Huddersfield – Safe Removal Completed

Following our survey:

1. We contacted three licensed asbestos removal contractors.
2. All provided quotations and method statements.
3. These were passed to the client.
4. The client instructed the works.
5. All asbestos paper around the pipework was fully removed.
6. The asbestos register and management plan were updated.

The building now has zero asbestos-containing materials, meaning no ongoing management is required.

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Outcome: Safe Cabling Installation & Zero Asbestos Onsite

The client achieved:

• Full legal compliance
• Safe conditions for cabling contractors
• Removal of all ACMs
• A clean asbestos register
• A building now free from asbestos
• Confidence for future refurbishment work

The client was extremely happy with both the survey and the removal process.