Case Study: Asbestos Survey in Doncaster

Case Study: Asbestos Survey in Doncaster

Raja Meats required a full asbestos re-inspection survey at their large food production facility in Doncaster as part of their ongoing legal duty to manage asbestos. The site is extensive, highly operational and includes food production, refrigeration, offices, prayer rooms and plant areas. As specialists providing Asbestos Surveys in Doncaster, we were instructed to re-inspect all previously identified asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), update the asbestos register and refresh the asbestos management plan to keep the business fully compliant.

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Best Asbestos Inspection Services Near Doncaster – Why Raja Meats Chose Us

Food production environments demand a high level of professionalism, planning and awareness of hygiene and safety controls. Raja Meats chose us as one of the best asbestos inspection services near Doncaster because we offer:

• Experience working in live food production environments
• Clear understanding of asbestos management duties
• Ability to work safely around staff and machinery
• PPE-controlled access to fridges, butchery and plant areas
• Full asbestos management plan updates

Our approach allowed production to continue safely throughout the survey.

Asbestos Services in Doncaster – Our Approach & Key Stats

The asbestos re-inspection survey took 6 hours on site and covered all internal floors, roof voids and external areas.

Property Layout & Areas Surveyed

Ground Floor – approx. 4,000m²

• Warehouses
• Walk-in fridges
• Butchery rooms
• Oven room
• Function rooms
• Offices
• Toilets
• Stores
• Corridors

First Floor – approx. 3,500m²

• Offices
• Corridors
• Plant rooms
• Storage rooms
• Prayer rooms

Second Floor – approx. 500m²

• Roof voids
• Loft areas

External Areas

• Roofs
• External walls and elevations

Total surveyed area: approx. 8,000m²

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Asbestos Testing in Doncaster – Re-Inspection Findings

No new samples were taken as this was a re-inspection survey. All materials had been previously sampled and analysed. Our role was to re-inspect, reassess condition and update recommendations.

ACMs Identified & Re-Inspected (Summary)

• Asbestos cement corrugated roof sheets – managed
• Asbestos cement roof tiles – managed
• Cement debris to roof void floors – recommended for removal
• AIB (Asbestos Insulating Board) to walls, boxings, bulkheads and ceiling voids – encapsulate, label and manage
• Woven asbestos pipe wraps – recommended for removal
• Cement flooring products – manage and label
• Fuse boards and oven flange debris – recommended for removal

Several ACMs were already encapsulated, with others remaining in stable condition and suitable for ongoing management.

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Survey Cost & Operational Challenges

Re-Inspection Survey Cost: £540

(including full asbestos management plan update)

Challenges

• Facility remained fully operational
• Live food production environment
• Working around staff, machinery and logistics
• Wearing correct PPE in fridges, freezers and butchery areas
• Two loft spaces sealed and inaccessible due to security restrictions

Despite this, the re-inspection was completed safely, professionally and without disruption.

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What Is Included in a Full Asbestos Survey Report?

Raja Meats received:

• A fully updated asbestos register
• Condition reassessments for all ACMs
• Clear recommendations for removal, encapsulation or management
• Priority and material risk scoring
• Updated asbestos management plan
• Site-specific notes relevant to food production environments

This ensures continued compliance with HSE regulations.

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How Much Does an Asbestos Survey Cost in Doncaster?

Clients often ask:
“How much does an asbestos survey cost in Doncaster?”

For large industrial and food production facilities, costs typically range £500–£800, depending on size and complexity.

This re-inspection survey cost £540, representing excellent value for an 8,000m² operational site with extensive ACMs.

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Asbestos Removal in Doncaster – Recommendations

Based on the re-inspection findings, recommendations included:

• Removal of cement debris in roof voids
• Removal of woven asbestos pipe wraps
• Removal of asbestos debris to oven flanges and fuse boards
• Encapsulation and labelling of AIB panels and bulkheads
• Continued management of asbestos cement roofing

These actions allow Raja Meats to plan remedial works safely and in phases. Asbestos removal and actions have since been carried out to make their building compliant.

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Outcome: Full Compliance & Ongoing Management

Raja Meats now benefits from:

• An up-to-date asbestos register
• A refreshed asbestos management plan
• Clear prioritised recommendations
• Ongoing legal compliance
• Annual asbestos re-inspection surveys, which we now carry out

The client is very happy with our ongoing asbestos management service and continues to work with us year-on-year.e are committed to assisting property owners in navigating the complexities of asbestos management. Our comprehensive services, including asbestos surveys, re-inspection surveys, and remediation planning, are designed to support your efforts in creating a safe and compliant environment.