Ignoring the need for an R&D survey before you start construction work is risky. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) states that you, as the duty holder or principal contractor, must identify and safely remove any asbestos before it can be disturbed. Unlike a standard management survey, which aims to monitor asbestos in normal use, an R&D survey is far more intrusive. It's designed to uncover all asbestos materials, including those hidden within the building structure. Disturbing asbestos can release dangerous fibres, posing severe health risks and leading to costly project delays, fines, or even prosecution. Our surveys give you the crucial information you need to plan your work safely and legally.

A Refurbishment and Demolition Survey is a thorough and intrusive inspection of your Watlington property. Our certified asbestos experts will gain access to all areas, including those not normally accessible, to look for hidden asbestos-containing materials. This can involve breaking through walls, ceilings, and floors to inspect behind fixtures and fittings, within service ducts, and structural elements. We leave no stone unturned. The goal is to find all asbestos that could be disturbed during your planned refurbishment or demolition work, allowing for its safe removal before anyone is put at risk.

Once our team conducts the detailed, intrusive inspection, we take samples of any suspected asbestos materials. These samples then go to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. This process gives you a definitive answer on the type, quantity, and location of any asbestos present. We commonly find asbestos in things like textured coatings (Artex), insulation boards (AIB), pipe lagging, floor tiles, cement sheets (often on garage roofs or cladding), and even some electrical components. Our comprehensive survey report provides you with a clear record of all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), enabling you to plan their safe removal before your project can proceed.