Asbestos Surveys for Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing environments often involve complex infrastructure, ageing buildings, and continuous operations, making asbestos management a critical priority. At Core Surveys, we provide specialist asbestos surveying services for manufacturing plants, factories, and production facilities across the UK.
With over 18 years of experience, we understand the operational pressures within manufacturing, where minimising downtime, maintaining safety, and ensuring compliance are essential.
20,000+
Surveys Completed
Why Asbestos is a Risk in Manufacturing Facilities
Many manufacturing sites were built or expanded during periods when asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were widely used for insulation, fire protection, and durability.
As a result, asbestos is commonly found in Pipe lagging and thermal insulation systems, Boiler houses and plant rooms, Industrial roofing and cladding, Wall panels and partition systems, Fireproofing materials on structural steel and Gaskets, seals, and machinery components.
In active manufacturing environments, maintenance work, equipment upgrades, and general wear and tear can disturb these materials, potentially releasing hazardous fibres.
Failure to properly identify and manage asbestos can lead to serious health risks, unplanned shutdowns, and legal non-compliance under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Asbestos Surveys Across Manufacturing Environments
Factories & Production Facilities
Production environments often operate continuously, requiring careful planning when carrying out surveys.
We regularly conduct surveys in Production lines and processing areas, Plant rooms and service infrastructure, Ceiling voids and high-level structures and Storage areas and loading bays.
Our team works around production schedules to minimise disruption.
Heavy Industry & Engineering Sites
Larger industrial facilities can contain significant amounts of asbestos, particularly in older plant and infrastructure.
We carry out surveys in Engineering workshops, Fabrication and assembly areas, Mechanical and electrical plant systems and High-risk insulation zones.
These environments often require a more technical and detailed surveying approach.
Warehouses & Distribution Centres
Although often perceived as lower risk, warehouses can still contain asbestos in structural and roofing materials.
We survey Warehouse floors and storage areas, Roofing systems and cladding, Offices and welfare facilities and Service ducts and risers.
Food Production & Specialist Manufacturing
In regulated environments such as food production, surveys must be carried out with additional care.
We ensure Minimal disruption to hygiene-controlled areas, Careful planning around operational processes and Compliance with both safety and industry-specific standards.
Our Asbestos Survey Services for Manufacturing
Management Surveys
Essential for identifying and managing asbestos during normal operations, helping maintain a safe working environment.
Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
Required before plant upgrades, equipment installations, or structural changes to ensure asbestos risks are identified in advance.
Re-inspection Surveys
Regular re-inspections help ensure your asbestos register remains accurate and that ACMs are properly monitored over time.
Get a Quote for Manufacturing Asbestos Surveys
If you manage a manufacturing or industrial facility, ensuring asbestos compliance is essential for safety, efficiency, and legal compliance.
Contact Core Surveys today to discuss your requirements and arrange a tailored asbestos survey.
Minimising Downtime in Live Production Environments
We understand that downtime in manufacturing can be costly. Our approach includes:
- Flexible scheduling, including out-of-hours work
- Phased surveys to avoid key production areas
- Close coordination with site and maintenance teams
- Efficient reporting to support rapid decision-making
Our goal is to deliver thorough surveys without impacting productivity.
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