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Asbestos & Demolition Surveys
Asbestos and demolition surveys are essential for identifying asbestos‑containing materials before any refurbishment, demolition, or structural work begins. These surveys ensure legal compliance, protect workers, and prevent accidental disturbance of hazardous materials.
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Commercial, industrial & residential surveys
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Commercial, industrial & residential asbestos surveys
Whether you manage a large industrial site, a small commercial unit, or your own home, we provide the right asbestos survey to keep people safe and projects compliant.
Asbestos Management
For commercial and industrial premises that are in normal use and must comply with Regulation 4 – Duty to Manage.
Residential Surveys
For homes built before 2000, giving buyers, sellers and homeowners clarity and peace of mind.
Refurbishment & Demolition
Fully intrusive surveys required before any refurbishment, demolition or major structural work begins.
Commercial & industrial
Asbestos Management Survey
An Asbestos Management Survey is the standard inspection survey required under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. It applies to commercial and industrial premises and to anyone responsible for managing a non‑domestic property, including owners, landlords, and dutyholders.
What the Survey Supports
- Compliance with Regulation 4 – Duty to Manage
- Identification of asbestos‑containing materials (ACMs) during normal occupation
- Creation or updating of an asbestos register
- Ongoing risk management and compliance
What the Survey Involves
The survey is non‑intrusive and causes minimal disruption. Accessible areas are inspected, and small samples are taken where necessary. All samples are analysed by a UKAS‑accredited laboratory.
What You Will Receive
- A clear, itemised report
- Location and condition of any ACMs
- Risk assessments
- An up‑to‑date asbestos register
Who Needs This Survey
Suitable for business owners, landlords, managing agents, leaseholders, and freeholders responsible for non‑domestic premises.
Keep your premises compliant
Stay ahead of enforcement action, protect occupants, and demonstrate clear asbestos management procedures.
- Ideal for single sites and large portfolios
- Clear priorities for remedial actions
- Digital asbestos register for easy access
Residential asbestos surveys
Protect your home and family
A residential asbestos survey is carried out in homes built before 2000 to identify asbestos‑containing materials (ACMs). Many UK properties still contain asbestos in ceilings, walls, insulation, floor tiles, roofing, and outbuildings.
When a Residential Survey Is Needed
- Before renovation or refurbishment
- When buying or selling a property
- If materials appear damaged or deteriorating
- For peace of mind in older homes
What the Survey Involves
A qualified asbestos surveyor will visually inspect the property, take samples of any suspect materials, and have them analysed by a UKAS‑accredited laboratory.
What You Will Receive
- A detailed report
- Location, type, and condition of ACMs
- Guidance on monitoring, encapsulation, or safe removal
A residential asbestos survey ensures your home is safe, protects contractors, and helps you plan renovations with confidence.
Ideal for buyers, sellers & homeowners
Make informed decisions about your property
Understand exactly where asbestos is present so you can plan safe renovations, negotiate with confidence, and protect your family.
- Clear, homeowner‑friendly reports
- Priority booking for time‑sensitive moves
- Guidance on next steps and safe contractors
Residential
Asbestos can be found in any industrial or residential building built or refurbished before the year 2000.
It is in many of the common materials used in the building trade that you may come across during your work.
INSIDE
A. Asbestos rope seals, gaskets and paper
B. Toilet cistern
C. Textured decorating coatings on walls and ceilings, e.g Artex
D. Asbestos insulating board (AIB) panels in fire doors
E. AIB partition walls
F. Asbestos cement water tank
G. Asbestos flash guards in a fuse box
H. Vinyl floor tiles backed with asbestos paper and bitumen adhesive
J. Lagging on boilers and pipes
K. Loose fill insulation
L. AIB ceiling tiles
M. Sprayed coatings on ceilings, walls, beams and columns
N. AIB around boilers
OUTSIDE
1. AIB or asbestos cement soffits and fascias
2. Roofing felt
3. Asbestos cement roof tiles/slates
4. Asbestos cement panels
5. Profiled asbestos cement sheeting
6. AIB or asbestos cement exterior window panel
7. Gutters and asbestos cement downpipes
Refurbishment & demolition surveys
Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey
An R&D Asbestos Survey is a legal requirement before any refurbishment, demolition, or significant structural alteration. It must be completed before work begins, regardless of project size.
Why This Survey Is Required
- Fully intrusive and often destructive
- Access behind walls, floors, ceilings, and hidden building areas
- Identifies all ACMs that could be disturbed during works
- Ensures safe planning and removal before construction begins
What the Survey Involves
A qualified asbestos surveyor conducts a detailed inspection, takes samples of suspect materials, and sends them to a UKAS‑accredited laboratory.
What You Will Receive
- A comprehensive report
- Location, type, and condition of all ACMs
- Recommendations for safe removal prior to works
Plan intrusive works safely
Avoid delays, unexpected costs, and unsafe working conditions by commissioning an R&D survey before contractors are on site.
- Ideal for refurbishments, extensions & demolitions
- Essential for CDM and principal contractor compliance
- Reduces risk of project stoppages and HSE action
Industrial
Asbestos can be found in any industrial or residential building built or refurbished before the year 2000.
It is in many of the common materials used in the building trade that you may come across during your work.
INSIDE
A. Asbestos rope seals, gaskets and paper
B. Toilet cistern
C. Textured decorating coatings on walls and ceilings, for example Artex
D. Asbestos insulating board (AIB) panels in fire doors
E. AIB partition walls
F. Asbestos cement water tank
G. Asbestos flash guards in a fuse box
H. Vinyl floor tiles backed with asbestos paper and bitumen adhesive
I. Lagging on boilers and pipes
J. Loose fill insulation
K. AIB ceiling tiles
L. Sprayed coatings on ceilings, walls, beams and columns
M. AIB around boilers
OUTSIDE
1. AIB or asbestos cement soffits and fascias
2. Roofing felt
3. Asbestos cement roof tiles/slates
4. Asbestos cement panels
5. Profiled asbestos cement sheeting
6. AIB or asbestos cement exterior window panel
7. Gutters and asbestos cement downpipes.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about asbestos surveys
If you are unsure which survey type you need, our team can advise based on your property, planned works, and legal duties.
How do I know which asbestos survey I need?
It depends on how the building is used and what you plan to do. Management Surveys are for buildings in normal occupation, Residential Surveys for homes (often pre‑2000), and Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys for intrusive works. We will confirm the right survey for your situation during your enquiry.
Are asbestos surveys disruptive?
Management and residential surveys are generally non‑intrusive and cause minimal disruption. Refurbishment & Demolition surveys can be more intrusive because they need to access hidden areas, but we will agree the scope and timing with you in advance.
How quickly will I receive my report?
Turnaround times vary depending on property size and the number of samples, but most clients receive their report within a few working days of the site visit. If you have an urgent project, we can often prioritise your survey.
Do you arrange asbestos removal if it is found?
Your report will clearly identify any ACMs and recommend whether they should be managed, encapsulated, or removed. We can introduce you to suitably qualified removal contractors where required, or work with your existing teams.
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