Asbestos and buildings in Trafford (Sale and Trafford Park)
Sale is largely residential, with 1930s semis, post-war estates and 1960s to 1980s housing, where textured ceilings, cement garage roofs and soffits are typical. Trafford Park, a few miles north, is among the largest industrial estates in Europe, with warehouses, factories and distribution units built across the twentieth century, many with cement roofs and cladding. The same borough therefore needs very different surveys: a few hours in a semi in M33, or a phased roof and plant survey in a large unit in M17. Solar panel installation and re-roofing are common triggers for industrial surveys here.
Buildings commonly found in Trafford (Sale and Trafford Park)
- 1930s semis and post-war estates in Sale and Ashton upon Mersey
- Large warehouses and factories with cement roofs in Trafford Park
- Garages, lock-ups and small units off the main roads
What to do next
If the building was built or refurbished before 2000, start with a survey, because it tells you what is there before anyone disturbs it. Use the form to send the postcode, the type of property and up to five photographs, and an independent partner surveyor will contact you. If the survey finds something that has to come out, we can connect you with licensed removal contractors.
