Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys

A refurbishment/demolition survey is required before any planned refurbishment or demolition works are carried out. This type of survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACM’s (Asbestos Containing Materials) in the area (scope of works) where the refurbishment or demolition work will take place. The purpose of the Survey is to ensure that all contractors and other persons coming into contact with the site are protected from potential asbestos containing exposure during the refurbishment/demolition. The survey will be fully intrusive and involve destructive inspections as necessary to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach.

A refurbishment/demolition survey may also be required in other circumstances, e.g. when more intrusive maintenance and repair work is to be carried out. A full sampling programme is undertaken to identify possible Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s). The site may well have to be vacated during the survey and certified ‘fit for reoccupation’. The results of the asbestos survey will be used to provide you with a detailed & concise picture of any asbestos identified in your building together with guidance and advice about the most appropriate way to manage the asbestos going forward.