Asbestos Surveys for Homebuyers in Derby
If you plan to buy a house in Derby or Derbyshire which was built before 1999 , you should get an Asbestos Homebuyer Survey completed first.
Derby Asbestos Homebuyer Surveys
Any house which was built before the year 2000 could contain asbestos. Asbestos was fully banned in the UK in 1999 , therefore the use was still ongoing until early 2000.
Many older properties in Derby contain Asbestos. Having a Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey has multiple benefits , including safeguarding your family and yourself from asbestos related diseases. Furthermore , our expert asbestos surveyors will identify asbestos in the property , therefore you can negotiate the cost of removal from the purchase price.
Your property will be thoroughly inspected by our BOHS Qualified Surveyors who follow "HSG264" Guidelines.
We can deal with the estate agents or sellers direct , which takes the hassle out of organising the survey yourself.
Don't risk finding asbestos after you move into your new home - get an asbestos survey before you commit to buying.
Need some advice about asbestos?
Our trained experts can help and advise you every step of the way when buying an older house in Derby.
Where can asbestos be found in houses in Derby, UK?
Key
A Asbestos Water Tank
B Pipe Lagging
C Loose Fill Insulation
D Textured Coating
E AIB Ceiling Tiles
F AIB Bath Panel
G Toilet Seat / Cistern
H AIB Behind Fuse Box
I AIB in Airing Cupboard
J AIB Partition Wall
K AIB Window Panel
L AIB Around Boiler
M Vinyl Floor Tiles
N AIB Behind Fire
O Rainwater Goods
P Soffits
Q AIB Window Panel
R Cement Roof
S Cement Panels
T Roofing Felt
How It Works
1. Contact us
Contact us by phone, email, or via the contact form.
2. Get a Quote
Tell us about the property , location and any concerns or questions you have. Our experts will explain what type of survey you need and what happens during the survey. We will provide you with a quote instantly.
3. Book and arrange access
Once you confirm your survey with us , if needed , we will arrange access with the estate agents or homeowner. A date and time will be approved and an order confirmation sent to you by email.
4. Survey visit
Our professional surveyor will visit the house and thoroughly inspect it. If they suspect asbestos , small samples will be removed and taken for testing by a UKAS Laboratory.
5. Asbestos Report
The asbestos surveyor will analise the testing results and write up your asbestos survey report. The report will include any asbestos identified , the condition , type and recommendations on how to deal with it safely.
We aim to send your asbestos report within 48-72 hours from when the survey was completed.
Why have a Homebuyer Asbestos Survey on your
Derbyshire House?
Health
Asbestos can cause fatal diseases. An asbestos survey will identify asbestos in the property so you can either avoid or manage it safely - safeguarding your families and your health.
Peace of Mind
By knowing if the property you intend to buy has asbestos or not can give you peace of mind that you are not going to disturb it unknowingly when carrying out DIY or Renovations.
Cost saving
If an asbestos survey is carried out at the pre-purchase stage and asbestos is identified , you can negotiate the cost of asbestos removal against the sale price.
No suprises
Imagine starting DIY on the house you have just brought and you discover what you think is asbestos... panic sets in and you need an asbestos professional. By having the survey completed beforehand , you are equipped with the information to deal with it safely.
FAQs
Got a question? We’re here to help.
CASE STUDY : Homebuyer Asbestos Survey | Derbyshire
Background:
Mr Cartwright intended to purchase a mid-terraced house in Alfreton , Derbyshire. After the initial building survey had been completed it was noted that the property may contain asbestos.
Mr Cartwright was then worried about the property sale and possible costs of asbestos removal so he called us
How our professional service helped:
Our experts explained that older houses may contain asbestos and we can conduct a full property asbestos check to find out.
Mr Cartwright booked the survey and we took care of the rest. Our team arranged access through the estate agents and met the property owner. A thorough inspection was completed with samples taken for testing. Sample results revealed no asbestos was identified in the sample - this information was collated within the asbestos report and provided to Mr Cartwright.
Conclusion:
Even though the asbestos survey did cost Mr Cartwright money , he was so pleased that he had peace of mind the property did not contain asbestos.
Customer Location : Alfreton , Derbyshire
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Contact us
Need advice about asbestos when buying a house in Derby? Contact us for a friendly chat.
01158 243 330
info@surveys4asbestos.co.uk
Derby , the home of Rolls Royce , is renowned for it's beautiful older properties.
There are a significant number of older buildings including Victorian , Grade II , and Post-War.
Whilst this is a bustling and modern city , there are plenty of rural areas which house older properties which may contain asbestos.
