Asbestos Surveyors in Cardiff
Find UKAS-accredited asbestos surveyors based in or serving South Glamorgan. Every firm below is independently verified against the official UKAS register of accredited inspection bodies — the only accreditation recognised under UK law.
Showing 3 accredited firms in or near Cardiff
MSS Consulting Limited
📍 Cardiff
MSS Consulting Limited is a UKAS-accredited inspection body based in Cardiff, established in 2005. With active accreditation (number 0199), they provide professional asbestos surveying services to property owners across Wales and beyond.
Enquin Environmental Limited
📍 Rumney, Cardiff
Enquin Environmental Limited is a UKAS-accredited inspection body based in Rumney, Cardiff, with over 20 years of experience in asbestos surveying since 2002. Their active accreditation (number 0265) and strong Google rating of 4.7/5 demonstrate their commitment to professional standards and customer satisfaction.
PHH Environmental (UK) Ltd
📍 Cardiff, Cardiff
PHH Environmental (UK) Ltd is a Cardiff-based asbestos surveying firm established in 2004 with active UKAS accreditation as an Inspection Body. The company holds a 5.0/5 Google rating and provides professional asbestos surveys to property owners across the UK.
Asbestos Surveys in Cardiff: What You Need to Know
Any building constructed before the year 2000 may contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). In Cardiff — as across the UK — property owners, landlords, and businesses have a legal duty to identify and manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).
A UKAS-accredited asbestos surveyor will inspect your property, take samples for laboratory analysis, and issue a written report detailing the location, type, and condition of any ACMs found. This report forms the basis of your asbestos register — a legal document required for all non-domestic premises.
All surveyors listed here have UKAS accreditation to ISO 17020, meaning they have been independently assessed for technical competence and impartiality. Never use a surveyor without current UKAS accreditation — their reports are not legally recognised under CAR 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prices in Cardiff are broadly in line with UK averages. A management survey for a small residential property typically costs £200–£350. Refurbishment surveys start from £300–£500, and demolition surveys from £500–£1,000+. Commercial properties cost more depending on size and access requirements. We recommend getting quotes from at least two or three UKAS-accredited firms.
For residential properties, there is no automatic legal obligation for a management survey if you own and occupy the home. However, a survey is strongly recommended before any renovation work on a property built before 2000, and is legally required before demolition or major refurbishment of any building. If you are a landlord in Cardiff, you have a duty of care to tenants under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Every firm listed on AsbestosSurveyFinder is drawn from the official UKAS register of accredited inspection bodies. UKAS accreditation means the surveyor has been independently assessed against ISO 17020 — the international standard for inspection body competence. Use the search tool above to filter results by location.
A management survey for a typical domestic property takes 2–4 hours on site. Larger commercial buildings may take a full day or more. Laboratory analysis of samples usually adds 3–5 working days before you receive your final written report.
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