A Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Survey is a crucial, non-sampling inspection that you must carry out before any intrusive construction, refurbishment, or demolition work. Unlike a standard management survey, which aims to identify and manage asbestos in its normal condition, an R&D survey needs to locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during your planned work. This includes hidden asbestos that a less intrusive survey wouldn't find. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to safely remove or manage asbestos before any work starts.

Ignoring the need for a thorough asbestos inspection before your refurbishment or demolition work can have severe consequences. Firstly, it puts your workers and anyone else using the building at risk of inhaling harmful asbestos fibres. These microscopic fibres can cause serious lung diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis, years down the line. Secondly, legally, you are responsible for identifying asbestos before disturbing it. Skipping this survey can lead to hefty fines, project stoppages, and even prosecution under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Our survey allows you to plan effectively, protecting both people and your budget.

When we carry out an R&D survey in Waltham Cross, our experienced team conducts a highly intrusive inspection. This involves carefully damaging the building fabric to gain full access to areas where asbestos might be hidden. We will look behind walls, lift floorboards, check ceiling voids, and inspect service ducts – essentially, anywhere asbestos materials could be present and then disturbed during your proposed work. Our aim is to reasonably locate all asbestos, even if it's currently inaccessible. We identify the type of material, its condition, and its exact location, providing a comprehensive assessment for your project planning.