The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) place a strict legal duty on anyone responsible for a building, or for managing refurbishment and demolition work. Before any intrusive work that could disturb the building's fabric begins, you must have an R&D asbestos survey carried out. This type of survey is much more in-depth than a standard management survey. Its main aim is to locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within the areas where work is planned, including those hidden within the structure. Failing to get this survey done can lead to serious fines, project delays, and, most importantly, put lives at risk from dangerous asbestos fibres.

Our Refurbishment and Demolition surveys are designed to be thorough and, where necessary, destructive. Unlike less intrusive surveys, we'll gain full access to all areas of your Aylesbury property that will be disturbed during your planned work. This involves opening up walls, checking beneath floorboards, looking above false ceilings, and inspecting internal and external finishes – even in places that might not be visible during normal use. Our expert team will meticulously inspect and take samples from all suspected asbestos materials. These samples then go to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis, which identifies the exact type and level of asbestos present. This detailed inspection is essential because many asbestos materials can be well hidden.

Once our inspection is complete, we provide you with a comprehensive report. This document gives you all the crucial information you need, including the location, type, and condition of any asbestos-containing materials found. Having this knowledge up front allows you to properly plan your refurbishment or demolition work. You can put effective control measures in place to safely remove or manage the asbestos before anyone disturbs it. This proactive approach protects your workers from inhaling harmful fibres, avoids unexpected discoveries that can halt your project, and prevents expensive clean-up operations or legal action later on. It simply provides a safe pathway for your Aylesbury building work.