JB Monitor are Colwyn Bay’s specialist asbestos surveying company, providing UKAS-accredited asbestos surveys, air monitoring, laboratory analysis, training and consultancy to clients across North Wales and the wider North West. They are one of the few asbestos companies in the region to hold UKAS accreditation for both surveying and in-house laboratory analysis, with their own facility based here in Colwyn Bay.
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), anyone responsible for a non-domestic building has a legal duty to manage asbestos. For landlords, employers, facilities managers and managing agents, this means having an up-to-date survey, a written management plan, and a process for monitoring asbestos-containing materials on an ongoing basis. JB Monitor make that process straightforward, working with clients across all sectors to ensure compliance and protect the people who use their buildings.
Asbestos Surveys in Colwyn Bay and Across North Wales
All asbestos surveys in Colwyn Bay and the wider region carried out by JB Monitor are conducted in full accordance with HSG264, the Health and Safety Executive’s official asbestos survey guide. Surveys are UKAS accredited under reference 0294, and all surveyors hold the relevant BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) professional qualifications.
Asbestos Management Surveys
The standard survey for buildings in everyday use. JB Monitor carry out a thorough visual inspection of all physically accessible areas of the building, taking samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) for analysis at their in-house laboratory. The survey report details the type, location, extent and condition of all ACMs found, includes a risk scoring algorithm and a clear building plan marking every identified material. Reports can be supplied as hard copy or in database format to feed directly into an asbestos register. Management survey reports are supplemented by asbestos registers on request, to support ongoing management of ACMs over time.
Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys
Legally required before any refurbishment, renovation or fit-out work takes place. A refurbishment survey is more intrusive than a management survey and must cover the specific areas to be affected before contractors start work. Discovering asbestos mid-project is costly and disruptive. A proper refurbishment survey ahead of time protects both the programme and the people on site.
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Asbestos Demolition Surveys
Required in full before any building is demolished. JB Monitor’s demolition surveys cover the entire structure, identifying all asbestos-containing materials so they can be safely removed before demolition begins. They have experience surveying a wide range of building types including schools, hospitals, commercial premises, industrial units and residential properties.
Asbestos Re-inspections
Where ACMs are being managed in place rather than removed, regular re-inspections are required to monitor their condition and update the asbestos management plan accordingly. JB Monitor carry out re-inspections to the same standard as initial surveys, providing clients with an ongoing, auditable record of asbestos management.
In-House Asbestos Laboratory in Colwyn Bay
JB Monitor operate their own asbestos laboratory here in Colwyn Bay, a facility that is genuinely rare among asbestos companies of their size. Bulk sample analysis is carried out on-site using HSE-approved methods (HSG 248), and the laboratory holds UKAS accreditation under reference 2075. JB Monitor are regular participants in the AIMS (Asbestos in Materials Scheme) external quality control scheme, providing independent verification of their results. Sample turnaround can be as fast as 24 hours by prior arrangement, which is significantly quicker than relying on third-party laboratory services.
Asbestos Air Monitoring and Clearance Testing
JB Monitor provide independent asbestos air monitoring services for use during and after asbestos removal work. Their accredited analysts carry out ongoing monitoring to confirm that removal enclosures are not leaking fibres, and carry out the four-stage clearance procedure required before any previously contaminated area can be signed off as safe for reoccupation. Because JB Monitor operate independently of removal contractors, their clearance certificates provide genuine, objective assurance.
Asbestos Awareness Training
Regulation 10 of CAR 2012 requires employers to provide asbestos awareness training for staff who could disturb asbestos during their work. JB Monitor deliver HSE-compliant training across two half-day modules. Module 1 covers basic asbestos awareness for frontline workers. Module 2 covers the duty to manage under Regulation 4 of CAR 2012 and is aimed at those with supervisory or management responsibilities for premises. Both modules can be delivered at a client’s own premises anywhere across North Wales and the North West.
Asbestos Consultancy Services
For organisations managing asbestos across multiple buildings or requiring specialist compliance support, JB Monitor offer full asbestos consultancy services. This covers the development and maintenance of compliant asbestos management systems, advice on meeting the requirements of Regulation 4 of CAR 2012, and tailored guidance for duty holders managing complex property portfolios. Clients include local authorities, housing providers, utility companies and major construction contractors.
Why Businesses in Colwyn Bay and North Wales Choose JB Monitor
- UKAS accredited for surveying (ref 0294) and laboratory analysis (ref 2075) — verifiable at ukas.com
- All surveyors hold BOHS qualifications (P402, P403, P404)
- In-house laboratory in Colwyn Bay — 24-hour turnaround available
- All surveys conducted to HSG264 with clear, practical reporting
- Independent air monitoring and clearance certification
- Trusted by councils, utilities and construction contractors
- Offices in Colwyn Bay and Manchester (Didsbury)
Contact JB Monitor
North Wales: 01492 536 444
Manchester: 0161 359 3684
Email: [email protected]
Address: 11 Wynnstay Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8NB
Website: https://www.jbmonitor.co.uk