When you're carrying out any building work that will disturb the fabric of a property, the risk of uncovering asbestos is very real. Unlike a standard management survey, an R&D survey is deliberately intrusive. Our expert team will actively look for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that would normally be hidden from view. This means we'll access areas behind walls, above ceilings, under floors, and within structural elements. Missing even a small amount of asbestos could lead to dangerous fibres being released, putting workers and the public at serious risk, and causing significant project delays and legal problems.

Our refurbishment and demolition survey aims to identify all asbestos-containing materials before any work starts. This isn't just a quick look around; it's a thorough, destructive inspection. We carefully open up parts of the building that will be disturbed during your planned work, taking samples of any suspicious materials. These samples then go off to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. You need to know exactly what asbestos materials are present, their type, condition, and location, so you can plan for their safe removal or management before work begins. This level of detail allows you to budget and schedule correctly.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) places a strict legal duty on anyone who has control over refurbishment or demolition work. You simply cannot begin your project without first carrying out an R&D survey. Ignoring this requirement isn't just irresponsible; it carries severe penalties, including hefty fines and even imprisonment. Our survey provides the information you need to meet these legal duties, helping you avoid legal complications, protect your team, and keep your project on track in Princes Risborough.