A Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) survey is a much more intrusive inspection than a standard Management Survey. Its primary aim is to locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the area of work, including those hidden within the building fabric. We need to gain access to all areas, even those not normally accessible, to ensure we find any asbestos that could be disturbed during your planned work. This type of survey is legally required before any major refurbishment, structural alteration, or demolition. We aim to provide you with all the information you need to plan your project safely, allowing you to deal with any asbestos before it becomes a problem.

Imagine starting a building project, only to discover you've unknowingly disturbed asbestos, releasing dangerous fibres into the air. This not only puts your workers at serious risk of long-term health issues but also leads to immediate project stoppages, hefty fines, and expensive decontamination. Our detailed R&D survey in Chorleywood helps you avoid this nightmare scenario. We actively identify where asbestos is, what type it is, and its condition, giving you the critical information to manage it safely. This proactive approach ensures your project stays on schedule, within budget, and, most importantly, keeps everyone safe from hazardous asbestos exposure.

When we carry out an R&D asbestos inspection in Chorleywood, our certified technicians approach it with the utmost care and precision. This isn't a quick visual check; it's an intrusive survey. We often need to lift carpets, remove ceiling tiles, break through walls, and inspect voids to access areas where asbestos materials might hide. We take samples of suspected materials, which a UKAS-accredited laboratory then analyses to confirm the presence and type of asbestos. This thorough level of investigation allows us to identify all reasonably accessible asbestos that could be disturbed by your planned refurbishment or demolition work, creating a comprehensive report for you.