HB Bearings

Case Study: Asbestos Management Survey in Huddersfield

HB Bearings, a long-established precision engineering manufacturer in Huddersfield, contacted us after realising their historic asbestos survey could no longer be located. As asbestos management is a legal duty, they required a new, fully compliant inspection to ensure the safety of staff, contractors and visitors. As experienced specialists in Asbestos Surveys in Huddersfield, we carried out a comprehensive management survey across their large, operational factory — identifying several asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and providing clear recommendations for safe future management.

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Best Asbestos Inspection Services Near Huddersfield – Why HB Bearings Chose Us

Industrial environments come with unique challenges, especially when working around machinery, production lines and staff. HB Bearings chose us because we are known as one of the best asbestos inspection services near Huddersfield, offering:

• Experience surveying busy factory environments
• Safe working practices around machinery
• Drone-assisted roof inspections
• Clear, practical asbestos management advice
• Fast and accurate sample analysis

Our approach ensured the factory remained operational with zero disruption.

Asbestos Services in Huddersfield – Our Approach & Key Stats

The full asbestos management survey took 4–5 hours on site and covered internal, external and high-level areas.

Property Layout & Areas Surveyed

Ground Floor – 4,000m²

• Goods Inwards
• Goods Out
• Stores
• Conference rooms
• Canteen
• Assembly
• Grinding
• Shotblasting
• Turning areas

First Floor – 500m²

• Offices
• Toilets
• Archives

External Areas – 4,000m²

• Full external perimeter
• Asbestos cement roof (via drone & ladder access)

Total inspection area: approx 8,500m²

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Asbestos Testing in Huddersfield – Samples & Results

We took 11 samples, with the following outcomes:

Negative (NADIS) Samples

• Textured coating – office
• Textured coating – entrance
• Sink pad
• Rope seal
• Insulating board – corridor
• Insulating board – storage room
• Floor tiles

Positive ACMs Identified

• Fuse guards inside an electrical board – Asbestos
• Rope seals to skylight windows – Asbestos
• AIB (asbestos insulating board) ceiling & wall panels – Asbestos
• External corrugated cement roof sheets – Asbestos

These ACMs were all in stable condition but require safe management and, in one case, encapsulation.

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Survey Cost & Operational Challenges

Cost of Survey: £550

Challenges

• Factory was fully operational, requiring careful planning around staff and machinery
• Mandatory site induction to comply with health & safety
• High-level sampling for AIB and roof areas
• Ladder access required
• Drone used to inspect the condition of the external asbestos cement roof safely

Despite these factors, we completed the inspection with no disruption to production.

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What Is Included in a Full Asbestos Survey Report?

HB Bearings received a detailed, compliance-ready report containing:

• Room-by-room inspection results
• Photographs of all identified ACMs
• UKAS laboratory sample certificates
• Material & priority risk assessments
• A full asbestos register
• Recommendations for management and encapsulation
• Drone imagery of external roofing
• A site layout showing ACM locations

Everything required to meet HSE legal obligations.

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How Much Does an Asbestos Survey Cost in Huddersfield?

Commercial clients often ask:
“How much does an asbestos survey cost in Huddersfield?”

For large industrial sites, costs typically range between £450–£750, depending on size and complexity.
HB Bearings’ survey cost £550, covering:

• Over 8,500m² inspected
• 11 samples analysed
• Drone roof survey
• Full management plan recommendations

Exceptional value for a site of this scale.

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Asbestos Removal in Huddersfield – What Happens Next?

Although full removal was not required immediately, we recommended:

• Encapsulation of AIB ceiling and wall panels
• Labelling and management of asbestos roof sheets
• Routine monitoring of rope seals to skylights
• Replacement of asbestos fuse guards where possible
• Annual re-inspection

The client now has clear guidance to remain compliant and safe.

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Outcome: Full Compliance & Clear Management Plan

HB Bearings now benefits from:

• A complete and accurate asbestos register
• Drone roof imagery confirming ACM condition
• A documented plan to remain fully HSE compliant
• Clear next steps for safe future maintenance
• Peace of mind for staff and contractors

They were extremely happy with the asbestos survey in Huddersfield and the clarity of our recommendations. ongoing vigilance and adherence to safety protocols, companies can effectively mitigate risks, protect their workforce, and uphold their commitment to corporate responsibility.