An Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey is a legally required, intrusive inspection designed to locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within your property that might be disturbed during any planned work. Unlike a standard Management Survey, an R&D survey aims to find hidden asbestos within the building fabric, often requiring destructive inspection techniques. This allows our skilled surveyors to get into areas that would otherwise remain concealed, such as behind walls, under floors, or within ceiling voids. It's an absolutely essential step before any construction, major renovation, or demolition to ensure the safety of everyone on site and to avoid future legal problems.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), it is a legal requirement for the duty holder (often the building owner, manager, or contractor) to arrange a Refurbishment or Demolition Survey before any work that could disturb the building's fabric begins. This applies whether your property is commercial, industrial, or domestic, if it was built before the year 2000. Ignoring this duty can lead to severe penalties, including substantial fines and imprisonment, not to mention the immense health risks. Our surveys provide the detailed report you need to demonstrate compliance and plan for safe asbestos management or removal.

When you choose Southern Asbestos for your Refurbishment and Demolition Survey in Hoddesdon, you get a meticulous and systematic approach. Our experienced technicians will carry out a highly intrusive inspection, accessing all areas that could potentially be disturbed by your planned work. This involves opening up walls, removing ceiling tiles, lifting floorboards, and more, as necessary. We take samples of any suspected materials, which are then sent to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for definitive analysis. Our aim is to identify all types of asbestos-containing materials present, regardless of how hidden they are.