An R&D survey is a crucial, intrusive inspection designed to find all asbestos-containing materials within a building or specific area before any work begins. Unlike a standard management survey, which aims to monitor asbestos in its normal occupancy, an R&D survey is much more comprehensive. It involves destructive inspection techniques to access hidden areas that refurbishment or demolition work will disturb, including looking behind walls, under floorboards, above ceilings, and within voids. Our goal is to identify the location, type, and condition of every asbestos material, so you know exactly what you're dealing with before your project starts.

If you're a property owner, developer, or contractor planning refurbishment or demolition work in Warlingham on any non-domestic property built before the year 2000, or even in a domestic property where you are the contractor, you have a legal duty under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) to arrange an R&D survey. This isn't just a recommendation; it's a mandatory step. Failing to carry out this survey risks serious health implications for workers and the public, project delays, significant fines, and potential legal action. Knowing what’s there allows you to plan for safe removal or management, protecting everyone involved.

When we carry out a Refurbishment and Demolition survey in Warlingham, our expert team approaches it with meticulous care and precision. We will access all reasonably accessible areas, including those that will be disturbed during your planned work. This often means carefully breaking into walls, ceilings, and floors, lifting carpets, and inspecting structural elements. We take samples of any suspect materials, sending them to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis to confirm the presence and type of asbestos fibres. Our detailed inspection aims to provide you with all the information you need, ensuring no asbestos-containing materials go unnoticed.