Unlike a standard Management Survey, which looks for readily accessible asbestos, an R&D Survey is an intrusive inspection. It needs to be done before any construction, refurbishment, or demolition work starts on a building built before the year 2000. Our expert team will gain full access to all areas, including those normally hidden or inaccessible, to locate any asbestos-containing materials. This survey specifically aims to identify all asbestos that could reasonably be disturbed during your planned work, making sure you know exactly what’s present before you begin.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), it is a legal duty for anyone responsible for a non-domestic building to arrange a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey before any such work begins. This also applies to domestic properties if the work is being carried out by a contractor. Failing to conduct this essential inspection puts workers at severe risk from asbestos fibres and can lead to hefty fines or even imprisonment. Our survey provides the information you need to plan your project safely and legally, preventing accidental exposure to these dangerous materials.

When you choose Southern Asbestos for your Farnborough R&D Survey, you're opting for a meticulous and professional service. Our trained technicians will first discuss your planned work to understand the scope. We then carry out a comprehensive, intrusive inspection, carefully accessing all areas where asbestos might be present, including within the building fabric. We take samples of any suspected asbestos-containing materials, sending them to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. This detailed level of inspection allows us to accurately identify all asbestos and report on its type and condition.