The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) places a clear legal duty on building owners, contractors, and project managers. Before you start any work that disturbs the fabric of a building, you absolutely must know if asbestos is present. An R&D survey goes beyond a standard management survey. It's a thorough, often destructive, inspection designed to find all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that might be disturbed during your refurbishment or demolition work. This information is vital for protecting workers from inhaling dangerous asbestos fibres and for making sure your project follows the law from day one.

Unlike other types of asbestos surveys, our Refurbishment and Demolition surveys are designed to be intrusive. This means we'll gain access to all areas of your Horley property that will be affected by the planned works. This often involves drilling, breaking through walls, and lifting floorboards to find hidden asbestos. We'll meticulously inspect areas like:

• Behind plasterboard and ceilings
• Within floor voids and beneath floor coverings
• Around pipework and services
• In structural elements
• In roofing and cladding that will be removed
  Our aim is to identify every asbestos-containing material that could be disturbed, so you have a complete picture before any tools touch the building.

Finding asbestos halfway through a building project can cause major headaches. It brings work to a screeching halt, leading to costly delays, budget overruns, and potential legal issues. Our R&D surveys prevent this. By identifying and locating all asbestos before work begins, you can:

• Plan for safe and legal removal of ACMs
• Adjust your project schedule and budget accurately
• Protect your workers from exposure to dangerous asbestos fibres
• Avoid unexpected fines and enforcement notices from the HSE
  We give you the information you need to keep your Horley project moving forward, safely and efficiently.