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We provide UKAS accredited asbestos management surveys for all types of properties - domestic, commercial and industrial across the West Midlands.

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Asbestos Management Surveys

An Asbestos Management Survey is usually the survey you would have undertaken as the first step towards safely managing asbestos in your building.

A management survey is minor intrusive and will include the sampling of suspected asbestos materials.

A management survey will generally include visual inspections of ceilings, walls, floors, accessible ducts, service risers, lofts etc.

In short, our experienced and qualified asbestos surveyors will inspect all areas of your building to locate any surface-level asbestos-containing materials.

All areas where you would expect general maintenance activities to take place are inspected during this survey.

Although non-destructive, your Asbestos Management Survey may include some invasive work and disturbance however, it will not cause major damage to your property.

During the asbestos management survey, samples of suspect materials will be collected where required.

These samples will be taken to one of our in-house laboratories for subsequent analysis to confirm the presence or absence of asbestos.

Every effort will be made by the surveying team to positively identify suspect materials through sampling.

Positive and negative sample collection will be carried out to ensure you receive a comprehensive report of your building.

Fast, free and fixed price quote service

We’ll quote you within 1 working day, and the quote you receive will be the price you are charged.

Guaranteed report Turnaround

Maximum time you’ll wait for a report. Faster times are available including same day!

Unlimited sample analysis included

No hidden costs. Our quotes include for all sample analysis no matter how many we collect.

Free Asbestos Client Portal

All asbestos surveys come with free access to your own live, secure and encrypted, asbestos portal. Provide 24/7 access to your asbestos data and reports whenever you want to whoever you want, you're in control.

Free asbestos remediation consultation & advice

We don't undertake asbestos removals inhouse which allows us to give you independent and impartial assistance for any asbestos works required following your survey.

Accurate data collection system

All of our surveys are completed using the latest data collection software ensuring all of your asbestos information is recorded accurately and securely.

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Asbestos Management Survey - Frequently Asked Questions

Below we've outlined some commonly asked questions about asbestos surveys. Still got a question, contact us and request a call back from one of our Asbestos Consultants.

What is asbestos management survey

An Asbestos Management Survey is used to identified asbestos materials within a property where you are looking to safely manage asbestos. This is usually the first step towards compliance under the duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic properties.

The purpose of these surveys is to locate the presence, extent and conditions of suspect asbestos containing materials which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including foreseeable maintenance.

This survey will often involve minor intrusive work and some disturbance, including the collection of suspect asbestos samples. This survey is not adequate if you are planning any intrusive or destructive refurbishment or upgrades which can include major maintenance works.

How much does an asbestos managment survey cost?

Is an asbestos managment survey a legal requirement?

It is not a legal requirement to have an asbestos management survey. However, it is a legal requirement to "manage asbestos" in all non-domestic premises. This is detailed under Regulation 4, Duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises - Control of Asbestos Regulation 2012.

Asbestos management surveys have an important role in assisting you with safely managing the asbestos within your building. They are usually considered the first step towards managing asbestos. To effectively manage your asbestos and prevent people from damaging or disturbing it, you first need to know where it is, what extent it is and what condition it is in. An asbestos survey will provide this information.

How long does an asbestos survey take?

Surveys need to be carried out methodically, systematically and diligently to make sure all asbestos is identified and all areas of the premises are inspected. This can take from as little as an hour to days, weeks, months or even years to complete.

An example of an asbestos survey methodology would be:

External areas:

Work downwards from high to low.
Work from the periphery inwards.

Internal areas:

Work downwards from roof to basement.
Inspect each area individually.
Work around each area clockwise from the door of entry.
Inspect each component inside each compartment in the following order: ceiling, walls, floors, fixtures and fittings, equipment and services.
Look at each item individually.

General:

Check and inspect everything.
Sample and take photographs as you go along.
Recheck areas which are complex or have many items.
Final walk-through, checking notes against plans.

What lead time do we need to book in an asbestos survey?

Do I need to move out during the survey?

This will depend on the type of the survey you’re having.

Generally, asbestos management surveys can be carried out during normal occupation with minimal disruption. If we need to take samples of suspect materials, we may need to ask you or your occupants to leave the room.

Don’t worry though because our surveyors are trained to ensure that this is completed safely and can work round your requirements to keep your operations up and running.

Asbestos refurbishment surveys and demolition surveys are intrusive. Generally, these will need to be undertaken in unoccupied areas/buildings. This really is for your safety and the safety the occupants normally present within these areas. Because of the instructive nature of these surveys, we must use intrusive surveying techniques to open elements of the building to inspect for suspect asbestos materials.

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Free Asbestos Database with Every Asbestos Survey

We have worked with our database provider to produce an easy to navigate online system that can be accessed via any web browser. There is no downloading software or apps and best of all its FREE.

Host your asbestos data securely, accessible anytime from anywhere.

This is available for anyone who uses our services.

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- Asbestos Management Survey
- Asbestos Refurbishment Survey
- Asbestos Demolition Survey

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