DOES MY MANSFIELD BUSINESS NEED AN ASBESTOS SURVEY? 

If you manage or maintain a commercial building in Mansfield that was built before the year 2000, chances are you have legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — even if you’ve never arranged an asbestos survey before.

Whether you run a retail shop, lease out office space, or manage a public building, you could be classed as a dutyholder — and that means you must identify and manage asbestos risks on your premises.

This guide gives you a simple compliance checklist to help you understand whether your business needs an asbestos survey — and which type to book.

WHY ASBESTOS STILL MATTERS IN 2025

Although asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, millions of buildings still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Mansfield has a high number of commercial and mixed-use properties built between the 1950s and 1980s — when asbestos was at its peak usage.

We regularly carry out Asbestos Management Surveys in areas like Sutton-in-Ashfield, Forest Town, Pleasley, and the wider NG18 / NG19 postcode areas — and asbestos is still commonly found in:

• Suspended ceiling tiles
• Pipe lagging in boiler rooms
• Floor coverings in office blocks and schools
• Partition walls and soffits in retail units
• Garage roofs and service ducts in older buildings

👉 See our Commercial Asbestos Guidance for a full breakdown.

COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST : DO I NEED AN ASBESTOS SURVEY? 

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Was your building constructed before 2000?

If yes, it may still contain asbestos — even if it's been refurbished or extended.
📌 Asbestos was legally used in UK buildings until 1999.

2. Are you responsible for maintenance or repair of the premises?

This includes landlords, tenants under FRI leases, employers, and property managers.
📌 If you control repairs or access for contractors, you are likely the dutyholder.

3. Do you have a current asbestos register and management plan?

A legal requirement for all non-domestic buildings.
📌 Even if asbestos has been removed in the past, proof is required.

4. Are you planning any refurbishments or building works?

If you’re carrying out intrusive works, you’ll need a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey — not just a management survey.
📌 This applies to rewiring, plumbing, ceiling removal, or layout changes.

5. Have you had an asbestos reinspection within the last 12 months?

If your asbestos register contains known or presumed ACMs, you must have them reinspected regularly.
📌 This is typically required annually under Regulation 4.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ASBESTOS SURVEY? 

Depending on your needs, you may require:

🔎 Asbestos Management Survey

The standard survey to locate, assess and record asbestos in your building.

🛠️ Refurbishment & Demolition Survey

Required before any construction work that may disturb the building fabric.

🔁 Reinspection Survey

Keeps your asbestos register up to date — a must for ongoing legal compliance.

👉 More on Reinspection Surveys

WHY IT MATTERS 

Failing to manage asbestos properly can result in:

• HSE enforcement notices or fines
• Delays to building projects
• Liability for harm to staff or contractors
• Voided insurance policies
• Criminal prosecution in serious cases

Even if your premises are small, compliance is mandatory. We often help Mansfield businesses who were unaware they needed a survey — until it was picked up during refurbishment, fire risk assessments, or licensing checks.

📍 Local Mansfield Support for Business Owners

We’ve helped dozens of Mansfield businesses — from small retailers to schools and industrial units — get compliant with fast, affordable surveys and clear, jargon-free reports.

We cover all areas including:

Forest Town • Sutton-in-Ashfield • Rainworth • Blidworth • Southwell • Ravenshead • Mansfield Woodhouse

📞 Need Help Understanding Your Responsibilities?

We’re here to make asbestos compliance simple, local and reliable.

✅ BOHS P402 Qualified Surveyors
✅ UKAS-Accredited Testing
✅ Fast Turnaround Times
✅ Mansfield-Based Team

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