Why these buildings are different
Industrial buildings around Stoke-on-Trent have often been extended, converted and repaired many times. Each change may have introduced new materials, so different parts of one building can hold different things.
Materials commonly found
- Cement sheet roofs and wall cladding
- Insulating boards, ceiling tiles and fire protection
- Pipe lagging and boiler insulation
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Rainwater goods, flue pipes and panels
When a survey makes sense
- Before buying or leasing a unit
- Before refitting or changing the use of a unit
- Before demolition or major roof work
- To meet the duty to manage in non-domestic premises
Developers and conversions
Where an old works is being converted, a refurbishment and demolition survey early in the project avoids stoppages once builders are on site.
This guide is general information. It is not a survey and cannot confirm the presence or absence of asbestos in your building.
