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.

Our general lead time for surveys is 1 week. However, we can mostly always accommodate any situation. We understand that you may need a super-fast turnaround to meet important deadlines. It’s not uncommon for us to provide 24-hour turnaround and we’ll always bend over backwards to help you, just tells us what you need!

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.