Unlike a standard management survey, a Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Survey is a thorough, intrusive inspection. Its main aim is to locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during the planned refurbishment or demolition work. This means our experts will often have to cause some damage to the building to gain full access to areas not normally visible. We're looking beyond surface level, delving into wall cavities, under floorboards, above ceiling tiles, and even behind fixtures to identify all possible ACMs, including those hidden within the structure itself. This comprehensive survey ensures that no asbestos is left undiscovered before work begins.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), it's a legal duty for anyone commissioning refurbishment or demolition work on a non-domestic property, or a domestic property being entirely demolished, to have this survey carried out. You simply cannot allow any intrusive work to proceed without one. The law is clear: you must know if asbestos is present and where it is located before any work begins that might disturb it. This is why our Reigate-focused R&D surveys are an essential first step for your project.

Asbestos was a popular building material up until the year 2000, meaning many properties in Reigate could potentially contain it. Our R&D surveys are designed to pinpoint these hidden dangers. We meticulously inspect and identify all types of asbestos-containing materials, from insulation boards (AIB) and cement products (like garage roofs or pipes) to textured coatings (Artex), vinyl floor tiles, and even less obvious places like behind plasterboard or within boiler flues. Knowing exactly where these materials are located is the critical first step to managing the risk safely and legally.