The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) places a clear legal duty on anyone responsible for maintenance or refurbishment work to prevent exposure to asbestos. A Refurbishment and Demolition Survey is specifically designed to identify all asbestos-containing materials within the areas where work will take place. This type of inspection is much more intrusive than a standard management survey because it aims to find all hidden asbestos before it can be disturbed. Skipping this vital step can lead to project delays, hefty fines, and, most importantly, serious health consequences.

Unlike a simple visual check, our R&D surveys are intrusive by nature. Our experienced technicians will gain full access to all areas, including those normally hidden or difficult to reach, which could potentially contain asbestos. This means we might carefully open up walls, ceilings, floors, and other building elements to locate and identify any hidden ACMs. We'll take samples of suspicious materials, sending them to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for definitive testing. The final report will give you a comprehensive understanding of where asbestos is present, its type, and its condition, allowing you to plan your work safely and legally.

If you're a homeowner planning a significant renovation in Gerrards Cross, a developer undertaking a new build, a builder or contractor about to start a job, or a landlord refurbishing a property, this survey is for you. Essentially, anyone responsible for a building project that involves disturbing the fabric of a property built before 2000 must ensure an R&D survey is carried out. This includes projects like extensions, loft conversions, kitchen or bathroom refits, or a complete demolition.