There are 3  type of Surveys:

Management

Refurbishment

Demolition

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The above surveys can be performed on Domestic, Commersical and Industrial properties.

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Management Surveys

An asbestos management survey is the standard type of asbestos survey used to locate and assess asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a building that is being normally occupied and maintained.

Its main purpose is to help the building owner or duty holder manage asbestos safely in place and prevent accidental disturbance.

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The surveyor will:

• Inspect accessible areas of the building

• Identify materials that may contain asbestos

• Take samples (bulk sampling) where necessary

• Assess the condition of the materials

• Evaluate the likelihood of disturbance

• Produce an asbestos register and risk assessment

 

Refurbishment Survey

A refurbishment asbestos survey (often called a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey or R&D survey) is a highly intrusive asbestos inspection carried out before renovation, refurbishment, or demolition work.

Its purpose is to identify all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during construction activities.

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The survey ensures workers do not accidentally disturb asbestos during:

• wall removal

• ceiling replacement

• rewiring

• plumbing works

• HVAC upgrades

• demolition

Because refurbishment work can expose hidden materials, this survey is much more invasive than a management survey.

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Surveyors may:

• break through walls

• open ceilings and floor voids

• remove panels

• inspect behind fixed structures

• access hidden service ducts

• take bulk samples for laboratory analysis

 

The inspection is often destructive because asbestos may be concealed inside building components.

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Demolition Survey

An asbestos demolition survey is a fully intrusive and destructive asbestos survey carried out before a building  or part of it is demolished.

Its purpose is to locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) so they can be safely removed before demolition begins.

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The survey aims to ensure:

• no hidden asbestos remains,

• demolition workers are protected,

• asbestos fibers are not released into the environment,

• legal requirements are met.

 

Because demolition destroys the structure, the survey must identify asbestos in every accessible and hidden area.

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Surveyors may:

• break walls

• remove ceilings

• lift flooring

• dismantle fixtures

• open ducts and risers

• inspect structural cavities

• access roof spaces and plant rooms