When you're making structural changes, renovating extensively, or demolishing a building, you'll inevitably disturb the fabric of the property. This kind of work carries a very high risk of uncovering and disturbing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that a less intrusive survey might miss. The law (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012) states clearly that before any such work begins, you must have a thorough R&D survey carried out. This survey aims to find all asbestos that could be present in the work area, including hidden or inaccessible spots. It's about knowing exactly what you're dealing with before anyone picks up a tool.

If you're a building owner, landlord, developer, or contractor overseeing work in Fleet, the legal responsibility to manage asbestos falls squarely on you. Before any work starts – whether it's a shop fit-out, an office refurbishment, or tearing down an old garage – you must commission an R&D survey. Skipping this step isn't just risky; it's illegal. Failing to identify and safely manage asbestos can lead to serious health consequences, prosecution, hefty fines, and significant project delays as work grinds to a halt. We help you meet these duties head-on, giving you peace of mind.

Unlike a standard management survey, our R&D surveys for your Fleet property are intentionally destructive and intrusive. This means we'll gain access to areas that would normally stay hidden. Our experienced technicians carefully open up walls, lift floorboards, check inside ceiling voids, and inspect pipework, taking samples of any suspect materials. The goal is to identify every single asbestos-containing material that could be disturbed by your work. We work diligently and methodically, making sure we reasonably identify all potential sources of asbestos.