Asbestos Surveys

Professional Asbestos Surveys for Supported Housing Providers.

Whether you’re onboarding a new property, planning refurbishment works or managing an existing portfolio, our clear, practical asbestos surveys help you understand the risks, protect residents, and meet your legal responsibilities.

What is an Asbestos Survey

An Asbestos Survey is an inspection that identifies whether asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present in your supported housing properties, where they’re located, their condition, and whether they need to be managed or removed safely.

We carry out both Management Surveys for occupied buildings and Refurbishment/Demolition Surveys before planned works, providing a clear report and asbestos register to help you protect residents and staff, keep contractors informed, and meet your legal responsibilities.

Why Asbestos Surveys Matter
in Supported Housing

Asbestos surveys help supported housing providers understand whether asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present, where they’re located, and whether they’re likely to be disturbed during day-to-day management, maintenance, or refurbishment works.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, those responsible for managing non-domestic premises have a legal duty to identify and manage asbestos risks. For supported housing providers, having accurate asbestos information helps you plan works safely, protect residents, contractors, and staff, and ensure asbestos-containing materials are managed appropriately.

Relevant Standards & Legislation​

 

Supported housing providers, care home managers, housing associations, landlords, and other duty holders responsible for properties built before 2000 have legal responsibilities for managing asbestos where it is present. Our asbestos surveys are completed in accordance with the following legislation and HSE guidance:

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

HSG264 – Asbestos: The Survey Guide

Our Process

1
Survey Type
Confirmation

2
On-site
Survey

3
Laboratory
Analysis

4
Report
Issuance

Why choose us

Rated 5.0 stars on Google from 60+ reviews

We are the UK’s only dedicated compliance service focused entirely on supported housing providers. We provide practical, dependable compliance support built around the needs of supported housing providers.

Built for supported housing

We specialise in supported housing compliance, providing end-to-end compliance services for supported housing providers, landlords and housing organisations across the UK. From one property to a nationwide portfolio, you’ll have one trusted compliance partner.

DBS checked &
Safeguarding Level 3 trained

Our assessors are DBS checked and trained to Safeguarding Level 3, giving supported housing providers confidence that every site visit is carried out professionally, responsibly and with an understanding of vulnerable resident environments.

Manchester based. Nationwide coverage.

Based in Manchester, we provide supported housing compliance services across the UK, with a particular focus on Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Wherever your properties are located, we’re ready to help.

Clear, practical reporting

Our compliance reports are written in plain English, with clear findings, practical recommendations and documentation that’s ready to use. No unnecessary jargon, just reports that help you act quickly and stay compliant.

Reliable and responsive

We help supported housing providers stay ahead of renewals, inspections and compliance deadlines with proactive reminders, dependable communication and a responsive team that keeps everything on track.

Less admin, more confidence

We coordinate your compliance services in one place, reducing administration, saving time and making property compliance easier to manage, so you can focus on supporting your residents.

“I recently used The Compliance Company for an asbestos management survey and was extremely impressed with their service.

The report was very detailed and clearly explained the findings, including photos and easy-to-understand notes.

Their communication was excellent and they responded to my questions quickly and professionally. I would highly recommend The Compliance Company to anyone looking for a thorough and reliable asbestos inspection.”

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Hoi Yee Chiu

My experience with The Compliance Company was absolutely first-class. I was facing an incredibly challenging situation, needing an Asbestos Report turned around within an extremely tight deadline.


Ryan, the founder, is a property investor himself, so he completely understood the high-pressure situation I was in. He provided expert, professional guidance and laid out two distinct paths (Option A and Option B) to help mitigate both cost and time constraints. When I was feeling the pressure, Ryan’s reassurance on our call—“we will take care of it”—was a massive relief, and he backed those words up with immediate action.


Within 24 hours, I had tailored quotations for both options and proposed dates for the site visit. The entire process and communication style is beautifully systemised, clear, and easy to follow.


Navigating compliance, rules, and regulations can be daunting, but Ryan and his team make the entire service efficient, effective, and deeply customer centric. Having access to his vast knowledge and trusted network of professionals is an invaluable asset for any property investor or developer.

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending their services, and I look forward to working with Ryan again on our commercial units later this year!

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Helen Li

“If you guys need any surveys for damp, asbestos, anything like this, Ryan is the guy to speak to. He does excellent packages and if you take more than one, they do a 33% discount.

Excellent service, good turnaround on the reports. Quite happy with their service completely.”

Thank you Ryan and the compliance team.

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Sajid Majid

What our clients have to say...

Areas We Cover

We provide Asbestos Surveys across the UK for supported housing providers, care providers, managing agents, nominated individuals, and responsible persons, delivering compliance services that help keep residents safe and organisations compliant.

Our surveyors regularly work across:

• Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan)

• Merseyside (Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Southport, Knowsley, Sefton)

• Cheshire (Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Wilmslow)

•  Lancashire (Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Accrington, Rossendale, Chorley, Lancaster)

•  West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Batley)

•  South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley)

•  North Yorkshire (York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Ripon, Selby, Skipton)

•  East Midlands (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)

•  Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent)

•  West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell)

•  North East (Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Durham)

•  East Anglia (Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough)

•  Greater London (Central, North, South, East, West London)

•  Kent (Maidstone, Canterbury, Medway, Ashford, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells)

•  Surrey (Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Redhill)

•  Essex (Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Harlow)

•  South Coast (Hampshire, Sussex, Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton, Eastbourne)

•  South West (Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Taunton)

•  South Wales (Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil)

•  Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling, Perth)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an Asbestos Survey a legal requirement for supported housing providers?

An Asbestos Survey may be a legal requirement depending on your building and the work being carried out. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, those responsible for non-domestic premises have a legal duty to identify and manage asbestos-containing materials.

For supported housing providers, an appropriate Asbestos Survey helps ensure asbestos risks are understood, managed safely and documented as part of your wider compliance responsibilities.

A Management Survey is designed for buildings that are occupied and in normal use. It identifies asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during routine occupation or maintenance, helping duty holders manage asbestos safely.

A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey is required before refurbishment or demolition work begins. This survey is more intrusive and aims to locate asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during the planned works, allowing them to be managed safely before work starts.

Yes, in most cases. Before refurbishment work takes place, a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey should be completed to identify any asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during the project.

Carrying out the correct survey before work begins helps protect everyone involved, supports legal compliance and reduces the risk of unexpected delays once works are underway.

Finding asbestos doesn’t necessarily mean it must be removed immediately. In many cases, asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed can be safely managed in place.

Your survey report will explain where asbestos has been identified, assess its condition and provide practical recommendations for managing or removing it where appropriate.

Yes. The presence of asbestos doesn’t automatically mean a property is unsafe or needs to be vacated. If asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and are unlikely to be disturbed, they can often be safely managed in place.

The purpose of an asbestos survey is to identify where asbestos is present, assess its condition, and recommend how it should be managed. If damaged asbestos or higher-risk materials are identified, remedial work or specialist removal may be recommended to reduce the risk of fibre release.

For your supported housing, having an up-to-date asbestos survey and asbestos register helps ensure maintenance work can be planned safely while continuing to protect your residents, staff, contractors, and anyone using the building.

An Asbestos Survey doesn’t usually need to be repeated on a fixed timescale. However, asbestos information should be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains accurate and reflects the current condition of the building.

A new survey may also be required before refurbishment or demolition works, following significant alterations or if existing asbestos information is no longer considered reliable.

Yes. Many of our clients manage multiple supported housing schemes across different locations.

Whether you’re onboarding new services, planning refurbishment programmes or reviewing existing asbestos information, we can coordinate Asbestos Surveys across your organisation, helping you maintain consistent compliance records and simplify compliance management across your portfolio.

Yes, you may need both. Asbestos and fire safety are separate areas of compliance, so having an Asbestos Survey doesn’t replace your responsibilities for fire safety. For supported housing, it’s important to consider the building, how it’s used and the people who may be at risk when deciding what type of Fire Risk Assessment is appropriate.

We regularly help supported housing providers manage both as part of their wider compliance requirements.

Find out more about our Fire Risk Assessments.

Potentially, yes. Supported housing properties can have water systems that require careful management, particularly where there are infrequently used outlets, stored hot water or residents who may be more vulnerable to the effects of Legionnaires’ disease. A Legionella Risk Assessment helps identify the risks and the control measures needed.

Find out how we can help with your property’s water hygiene compliance through our Legionella Risk Assessments.

More of our services

Fire Risk Assessments

We help you identify what could put your residents at risk and give you a clear plan to make your property safer.

Our assessments are carried out in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, PAS 79-1:2020 (care homes and non-domestic premises) and BS 9792:2025 (supported housing, HMOs and residential dwellings).

With practical, straightforward reporting, you’ll know exactly what needs to be done, feel confident you’re covered and be ready for any inspection.

Legionella Risk Assessments

We help you protect vulnerable residents from the serious health risks of Legionella and put a clear water safety plan in place. 

Our assessments follow HSE L8 ACOP, HSG274 and BS 8580-1:2019, which are the core standards that define how Legionella risk must be identified and controlled in residential and care settings.

With a thorough assessment and tailored Scheme of Control, your water systems stay safe, monitored and compliant all year round.

PAT Testing

We provide professional PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) for supported housing providers, helping you keep portable electrical equipment safe and appropriately maintained.

Our PAT testing service identifies damaged or faulty appliances through visual inspections and appropriate electrical testing, helping reduce the risk of electric shock, electrical faults and fire.

With clear reporting across your properties, we help you maintain a consistent approach to portable electrical equipment safety and compliance.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

We provide professional Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for supported housing providers, helping you understand the energy efficiency of your properties.

Our EPC assessments provide an A–G energy efficiency rating and recommendations for potential improvements, giving you a clear picture of your property’s energy performance and helping you meet applicable energy-efficiency requirements.

Emergency Lighting Servicing​

We provide professional Emergency Lighting Servicing for supported housing providers, helping you maintain emergency lighting systems across your properties.

Our servicing includes the inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems, helping ensure escape routes and other areas have appropriate illumination when normal lighting fails.

Fire Alarm Servicing​

We provide professional Fire Alarm Servicing for supported housing providers, helping maintain fire detection and alarm systems across supported accommodation properties.

Our servicing includes the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, helping identify faults and maintain effective fire detection and warning for residents, staff and visitors.

Fire alarm systems provided as part of a property’s fire safety measures must be appropriately maintained. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places duties on the Responsible Person to maintain relevant fire safety measures in efficient working order and good repair.

Gas Safety

We provide professional Gas Safety services for supported housing providers, helping you maintain safe gas appliances, fittings and flues across your properties.

Our annual gas safety checks are carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, helping identify safety issues and maintain clear records of the checks completed.

Damp Surveys

Identify damp, mould and moisture issues before they become bigger property problems. Our surveys help supported housing providers understand the condition of their properties and document findings clearly.

Our non-intrusive assessments use visual inspection, photographic evidence and moisture-meter readings to identify potential causes and recommend appropriate next steps.

We carry out assessments with reference to the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS, supporting providers where applicable in responding to their responsibilities under Awaab’s Law.

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