This particular type of asbestos survey is thorough and intrusive. Unlike a standard management survey, which aims to identify and monitor asbestos that might be disturbed during normal building use or maintenance, an R&D survey goes much deeper. Our expert team will gain full access to all areas, including those hidden within the building fabric, such as under floorboards, behind walls, or within ceiling voids. The goal is to find any asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during your planned refurbishment or demolition work. We aim to locate every reasonably accessible ACM, ensuring you have a complete picture of potential risks.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) places a clear legal duty on anyone responsible for a building undergoing refurbishment or demolition. You must have an intrusive survey carried out to identify and locate all asbestos before any work starts. This isn't just a recommendation; it's a legal requirement. Failing to do so can lead to severe penalties, project delays, and, most importantly, serious health risks to workers and the public from inhaling dangerous asbestos fibres. Our surveys give you the comprehensive information you need to meet these obligations, making sure your project is safe and legally compliant from day one.

Choosing to skip a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey can be a very costly mistake, both financially and in terms of health. Imagine discovering asbestos halfway through your project, forcing all work to stop immediately. That means unexpected delays, escalating costs for emergency asbestos removal, and potential fines from regulatory bodies. Worse still, disturbing unknown asbestos can release harmful fibres, putting workers at risk of serious, long-term health issues. Investing in a proper R&D survey upfront saves you money, time, and protects lives in the long run.