Unlike a standard management survey, a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey is a highly intrusive inspection. It aims to locate all asbestos before any work begins, particularly in areas that will be disturbed during your project. Our qualified surveyors systematically break into walls, ceilings, floors, and other structures to uncover asbestos-containing materials that might otherwise remain hidden. This detailed approach is vital because even a small amount of disturbed asbestos can release dangerous fibres into the air, posing serious health risks. It's about knowing exactly what's there at a granular level, so you can plan your work safely around it.

For any non-domestic property in Leatherhead (or even domestic properties undergoing significant structural work), the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) place a clear legal duty on you as the building owner or duty holder. You must identify and manage all asbestos before work starts. Failing to carry out a proper refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey can lead to severe consequences, including hefty fines, project delays, and, most importantly, putting workers and the public at serious risk. Our surveys provide the critical information you need to allow your project to proceed safely and lawfully, giving you complete peace of mind.

When you choose Southern Asbestos, we make sure our survey process is as efficient and non-disruptive as possible, while still being incredibly thorough. Our experienced team will arrange full access to all areas of your Leatherhead property, including those that might usually be hidden. We carry out an intrusive inspection, carefully breaking into building materials where necessary to identify and collect samples of suspected asbestos. These samples then go to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. This detailed approach is crucial to find all asbestos-containing materials, particularly the types that might be disturbed during your planned work.