This isn't your standard asbestos check. A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey is a detailed, intrusive inspection, which is a legal requirement before any structural work, major refurbishment, or demolition takes place. Unlike a Management Survey, which aims to monitor asbestos in normal use, an R&D survey actively seeks out all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during your planned work. Our expert team will carefully access all areas, including those normally hidden, to find and document any asbestos. This thorough approach ensures you know exactly what you're dealing with, allowing you to plan for safe removal before anyone starts work on site.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) places a clear legal duty on duty holders, including building owners, landlords, and anyone responsible for maintenance or planning work. If you're undertaking refurbishment or demolition, you must have an R&D survey carried out. Failure to do so isn't just a risk to health; it can result in significant fines, project stop-work orders, and even imprisonment. Our surveys in Reading help you meet these legal obligations, giving you the critical information required to manage asbestos safely and effectively, avoiding potential legal pitfalls.

Our qualified asbestos inspectors meticulously survey your property. This involves gaining access to all parts of the building that will be disturbed by the refurbishment or demolition work. We may need to lift floorboards, break through walls, access ceiling voids, and even inspect the ground if excavation is involved. Our aim is to find every asbestos-containing material, from hidden pipe insulation and floor tiles to asbestos cement products and textured coatings. We take samples of suspected materials, which are then sent to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for definitive analysis, giving you a precise understanding of what asbestos types are present and their exact location.