Victorian and Edwardian terraces
Look for asbestos in garage and outhouse roofs, lagging on old boiler pipework, floor tiles and textured ceilings added in later decades.
Mills and warehouses
Large roofs, ducting, pipe lagging and insulation board are common. Refurbishment needs a survey first.
Post-war estates and garage blocks
Concrete sectional garages with cement roofs are very common around Manchester and Salford.
Schools and public buildings
Duty holders keep registers. Works are timed for holidays.
What to do next
If you are unsure, send photos. We introduce an independent surveyor or contractor.
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