Ignoring the need for an R&D survey can have serious consequences. If workers disturb asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) without knowing, they risk inhaling dangerous fibres, leading to severe health problems later on. For you, the building owner or contractor, this means potential project delays, hefty fines, and even prosecution under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Our surveys give you the essential information you need to plan safely, comply with the law, and prevent exposing anyone to this hazardous material.

Unlike a standard management survey, a Refurbishment and Demolition survey is intentionally intrusive and destructive. Our trained surveyors will actively seek out asbestos in all areas that your planned work will disturb. This means carefully breaking into walls, lifting floorboards, removing ceiling tiles, and checking behind fixtures – essentially dismantling parts of the building to get a full picture. We aim to locate every single asbestos-containing material, including those hidden within the building fabric, allowing you to manage or remove them before work commences.

For any construction or demolition project, time and money are precious. Discovering asbestos halfway through a refurbishment can bring your entire project to a grinding halt, costing you significant time and unexpected expenses for emergency removal. By commissioning a comprehensive R&D survey with Southern Asbestos in Hatfield, you get crucial information upfront. This allows you to plan for safe asbestos removal (if needed) at the right stage, maintain your project timeline, keep your budget on track, and most importantly, ensure the safety of your entire team.