Unlike a standard Asbestos Management Survey, an R&D survey is an intrusive inspection designed to find all asbestos before any construction, renovation, or demolition work starts. It's a much more thorough and often destructive process because its aim is to expose areas that would normally be hidden – for example, within wall cavities, under floorboards, behind plaster, or above false ceilings. Our expert team will carefully inspect every part of the building that could be disturbed by your planned work, taking samples for laboratory analysis to confirm the presence and type of asbestos. This survey allows you to know precisely where any asbestos is located before a single hammer swings.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) states very clearly that if you're planning any refurbishment or demolition work, you must carry out an R&D asbestos survey. This isn't just a recommendation; it's a legal requirement for anyone in control of the building. Failing to do so puts workers and the public at serious risk of asbestos exposure, which can lead to hefty fines, project delays, and even prosecution. By getting a professional R&D survey done by Southern Asbestos, you’re fulfilling your legal duty, protecting everyone involved in the project, and ensuring your work can proceed safely and smoothly in Camberley.

When you choose Southern Asbestos for your Refurbishment and Demolition Survey in Camberley, you're getting a meticulously carried out service. Our trained technicians gain access to all areas, including those that will be disturbed during your work – even if this means some destructive inspection. We look for all types of asbestos-containing materials, from insulation boards and pipe lagging to floor tiles and textured coatings. We take samples safely, seal the areas, and send them to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for definitive analysis. You then receive a detailed report outlining any asbestos found, its location, type, and condition, giving you all the vital information you need for safe planning.