Case Study: Asbestos Surveys in Tingley, Leeds

Case Study: Asbestos Surveys in Tingley, Leeds

Tingley Methodist Church contacted us to carry out a full asbestos management survey across both their church building and adjoining community centre. With multiple groups, clubs and local businesses regularly using the premises, the trustees needed to ensure the site was legally compliant and safe for everyone. As specialists in Asbestos Surveys in Tingley, we inspected both buildings thoroughly, identified asbestos within the boiler room, and supported the client through removal and ongoing management.

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Best Asbestos Inspection Services Near Tingley – Why the Church Chose Us

Churches and community buildings often present unique challenges, including public access, varied room use and older construction methods. Tingley Methodist Church chose us because we are known as one of the best asbestos inspection services near Tingley, offering:

• Experience surveying churches and community centres
• Flexible working around live events and bookings
• Clear, jargon-free advice for trustees and committees
• Practical recommendations and follow-up support
• Ongoing asbestos management and re-inspection services

Our friendly, professional approach was especially important given the number of people using the site daily.

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Asbestos Services in Tingley – Our Approach & Key Stats

The asbestos management survey took 5 hours on site and covered two separate buildings.

Community Centre – Ground Floor

• Lobby – 20m²
• Toilets – 30m²
• Kitchen – 20m²
• Dining room – 40m²
• Main hall – 150m²
• Storage rooms (3) – 25m² each

Community Centre – Basement

• Boiler room – 25m²

Church Building – Ground Floor

• Entrance – 15m²
• Church – 100m²
• Vestry – 25m²
• Toilet – 5m²

Church Building – First Floor

• Organ area – 3m²
• Balcony – 5m²

Total inspected area: approx. 535m²

Asbestos Testing in Tingley – Samples & Results

We took 8 samples during the survey.

Negative (Asbestos NOT Detected)

• Textured coating to ceiling – church lobby
• Textured coating to walls – church lobby
• Sink pad – kitchen
• Textured coating – dining room ceiling
• Textured coating – vestry ceiling
• Textured coating – storeroom

Positive (Asbestos Detected)

• Pipe insulation to boiler room walls
• Loose asbestos cement flue pipe within boiler room

These asbestos testing findings explained why a formal asbestos management plan was required for the site.

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Survey Cost & On-Site Challenges

Survey Cost: £380

Challenges

• A Weight Watchers session was running during part of the community centre survey
• Rooms had to be inspected in phases as they became available
• Two loft spaces could not be accessed due to very small loft hatches
• Survey completed once events finished to ensure full coverage

Despite this, the survey was completed safely and professionally with minimal disruption.

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What Is Included in a Full Asbestos Survey Report?

The church received a clear, easy-to-understand report including:

• A full asbestos register
• Laboratory results for all samples
• Photographs of identified ACMs
• Risk and condition assessments
• A detailed asbestos management plan
• Clear, prioritised recommendations

This ensured compliance and allowed the trustees to act confidently.

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How Much Does an Asbestos Survey Cost in Tingley?

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

For buildings of this size and complexity, surveys typically range £300–£500.

This survey cost £380, which included:

• Two buildings surveyed
• 8 samples analysed
• Full management plan
• Practical remedial advice

Excellent value for a busy multi-use community site.

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Asbestos Removal in Tingley – Works Completed

Following our recommendations:

• The loose asbestos cement flue was safely removed
• The boiler room walls were encapsulated
• The asbestos register and management plan were updated

These asbestos removal and encapsulation works have since been completed, and photographs of the remedial works have been added to the case study gallery.

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Outcome: Compliance, Safety & Ongoing Support

The church now benefits from:

• Full legal compliance
• Safe boiler room conditions
• An up-to-date asbestos management plan
• Annual re-inspection surveys, which we now carry out
• Peace of mind for staff, volunteers and visitors

The client was extremely happy with the service and has since recommended us to two other local churches, where we have also completed asbestos surveys.please contact us.