UK law places a clear duty on building owners, contractors, and anyone in control of a non-domestic property to manage asbestos risks. When you are undertaking any refurbishment or demolition work, your duty requires you to have a comprehensive R&D asbestos survey carried out. This type of inspection aims to identify and locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within the area of work, especially those that could be disturbed. If you don't do this, you risk exposing workers and the public to dangerous asbestos fibres, leading to potential health issues, costly project delays, and severe legal penalties. We make sure you know exactly what you need to do to comply.

Unlike a simple asbestos management survey, our Refurbishment and Demolition survey is an intrusive inspection. It's designed to find all asbestos materials that could be present, even those hidden within the building fabric. Our expert team will carefully access and investigate areas that wouldn’t normally be seen during day-to-day use, including behind walls, under floorboards, within ceiling voids, and inside service ducts. We might need to make small openings to get to these hidden spots. This detailed level of inspection helps us identify all asbestos types, their location, and condition, ensuring no surprises once your work begins.

Once our comprehensive inspection is complete, you receive a detailed asbestos survey report. This report is your essential guide. It provides clear, actionable information about any asbestos-containing materials we’ve found, including their type, location, and condition. With this knowledge, you can plan your refurbishment or demolition work safely and effectively. You’ll know exactly where asbestos is located, allowing you to either remove it safely before work starts or manage it responsibly. This crucial information helps you protect your workers, avoid unexpected costs, and keep your Woodley project running smoothly and legally.