Commercial Asbestos Management Survey | Romford, Essex

Commercial Asbestos Management Survey – Romford, Essex

Location: Romford, Essex
Property Type: Commercial / Industrial Premises
Survey Type: Asbestos Management Survey (CAR 2012 Compliance)
Survey Date: 02/01/2026

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Project Overview

We were commissioned to complete an asbestos management survey at a commercial industrial property in Romford, Essex. The premises comprised warehouse accommodation with attached office space and was actively in use at the time of the survey. The purpose of the survey was to identify and assess any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) present, ensuring the dutyholder remained compliant with current asbestos regulations.

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Scope of Works

A non-intrusive asbestos management survey was undertaken across all accessible areas of the building, including:

• Warehouse and loading bay areas

• Internal office accommodation

• Service rooms and plant areas

• External elevations and cladding

Suspect materials were sampled where appropriate and analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. The survey was completed in accordance with HSG264 guidance, allowing business operations to continue throughout.

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Key Findings

• Wall & Roof Cladding: Asbestos cement corrugated sheets were identified to sections of external wall and roof cladding. The materials were weathered but remained intact and securely fixed.

• Loading Door Surrounds: Asbestos cement panels were identified around the large loading bay door openings, consistent with the age and construction of the unit.

• Internal Service Areas: Localised asbestos-containing materials were identified within legacy service enclosures. These materials were sealed and in good condition at the time of inspection.

• Modern Areas: No asbestos-containing materials were identified within recently refurbished office spaces or modern internal finishes.

The asbestos register includes detailed locations, photographs, material assessments, and priority risk ratings for all identified ACMs.

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Management Recommendations

• Retention & Monitoring: Asbestos cement materials can remain in place and should be visually inspected as part of an ongoing asbestos management plan.

• Access & Permit Controls: Any works involving cladding, loading bays, or service areas should be controlled via a permit-to-work system.

• Contractor Information: The asbestos register must be provided to contractors prior to undertaking maintenance or installation works.

• Future Works: Planned refurbishment, recladding, or structural alterations will require a dedicated asbestos refurbishment or demolition survey.

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Outcome

The client now has a fully compliant asbestos register and management plan for the Romford site. All identified materials were assessed as low risk under normal use, allowing the premises to remain operational while maintaining full compliance with asbestos legislation.