Asbestos Surveys for Homebuyers in Nottingham
Full property inspections on houses built before 1999. Our expert surveys will check and test for asbestos in your new potential home.
Nottingham Asbestos Homebuyer Surveys
Asbestos was fully banned for use and import in the UK in 1999 , therefore if you plan to buy a house which was built before this date , it could 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.
Getting an asbestos survey with us is straight forward , we deal with the estate agents and arrange access.
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 Nottingham.
Where can asbestos be found in houses in Nottingham , 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 Nottingham 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 : Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey in Nottingham
Background:
Mr Hughes and Miss Watson were in the process of buying an older property in the Calverton area of Nottingham. After their building survey was completed , the report identified areas of concern with regards to asbestos. The age of the property (Pre-1999) was a factor in the property surveyors concern. The couple had just welcomed a new baby , therefore they were really keen to find out if the property had asbestos and if so , where it was in the house.
How our professional service helped:
Miss Hughes called us and explained their situation , our experts explained the process of the survey to her and Miss Watson agreed to book with us!
We arranged access with the estate agents and a date and time was confirmed.
Our professional surveyors attended the property and carried out a thorough asbestos check. Small samples of suspected material was removed and taken to a UKAS Laboratory to be tested.
The sample results revealed that Chrysotile (White) asbestos was identified in the textured coating (Artex) of all the ceilings in the house.
A survey report was written up with the findings and provided to Mr Hughes and Miss Watson within 2 days of the survey being completed.
Conclusion:
After receiving the report , the couple decided to negotiate the cost of asbestos removal against the house price. By having the information before they purchased allowed Mr Hughes and Miss Watson to prevent disturbing asbestos they didn't know was there
Customer Location : Calverton , Nottingham
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Contact us
Need advice about asbestos when buying a house in Nottingham? Contact us for a friendly chat.
01158 243 330
info@surveys4asbestos.co.uk
Nottingham , famous for Robin Hood, has many older properties compared to new builds.
You will find a mixture of Georgian Town Houses, Victorian Terraced Houses and Edwardian Semi-Detached Houses to name a few.
