This isn't your average asbestos check. An R&D survey is a thorough, intrusive inspection specifically designed to find all asbestos present in a building before any construction, major refurbishment, or demolition work takes place. We go beyond what's visible, carefully opening up walls, ceilings, floor voids, and even digging into the ground if necessary. Our aim is to locate every hidden asbestos-containing material that could be disturbed during your planned work, protecting anyone on site from dangerous fibres. It's a critical step that allows you to safely plan and execute your project.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) clearly states that if you're planning any refurbishment or demolition work on a building built before 2000, you absolutely need this type of asbestos survey. Skipping it isn't an option. Without a proper R&D survey, you risk serious legal penalties, project halts, and, most importantly, putting workers and the public in harm's way. Our detailed report gives you the clear, documented proof that you’ve met your legal duties, providing peace of mind and a clear path forward for your Egham project.

When you choose Southern Asbestos for your R&D survey in Egham, you're opting for a meticulous and professional service. First, we’ll discuss your planned refurbishment or demolition work in detail to fully understand the scope. Our trained and experienced surveyors then gain full access to the building. This survey will involve some destructive inspection, where we carefully open up areas that would normally remain undisturbed. We take samples of any suspected materials, label them, and send them to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. Once we have the results, we compile a comprehensive report detailing all identified ACMs, their location, type, and condition.