No, you don’t. All our surveys are fully inclusive of unlimited number of samples. We take as many samples needed during the survey at not additional cost to you.

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 24hour 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.

All types of surveys will involve sampling of suspect asbestos materials unless there isn’t any present within your building. During the survey visual inspections are undertaken of all areas to be included within your survey.

Where the survey identifies a suspect material, a sample will be collected. The size, frequency and location of the samples can vary, but each sample will be about 3-5cm² or 20 cm² for textured coatings (textured coatings are usually collected from several locations of a ceiling, so we don’t removal 20cm² square section of the coating from your ceiling). Each sample location is sealed after we have taken it. This again varies dependant of material and location, however, paint is the most frequently used sealant.

Asbestos refurbishment surveys and demolition surveys are intrusive and destructive and will cause damage to the building. However, the damage will always be in locations where works are planned. For example, if a ceiling is to be removed as part of a refurbishment, then our surveyors will need to create an inspection hole/holes within it.

That really is up to you. Our surveyors are trained to be discreet when working within your premises. We understand that “asbestos” can be an emotive word and sometimes occupants fear the worst when they hear that word. We can change the terminology of the surveys when working on-site to help you manage that situation.

Equally, our surveyors are trained and have the knowledge to help you overcome and any awkward questions you may encounter from occupant’s whist the survey is being carried out.

On completion of the site works all data collected will be transferred to our ems database. Samples will be booked into our inhouse laboratory where they will be analysed to confirm if asbestos is present within them or not.

Once the sample results are confirmed and quality checked the reporting processed will be undertaken. This will involve collation of all the data collected, sample results will be inputted, recommendations made, and further actions provided. Plans of the survey areas will be drawn and sample results added to them.

Once the report is produced it will be quality checked by the surveyor to make sure the report is a true reflection of their findings during the survey.

All of our survey reports are produced within a guaranteed 5 working days. 5 working days is our standard and guaranteed turnaround, faster times are available and can even be the same day. Make sure you tell us what you need.

This will depend on what we identify during the survey and be based on the overall asbestos risk.

Generally, air testing or monitoring would only be required if we identified damaged asbestos within your property and you required reassurance or evidence of exposure from the materials.

Air monitoring may also be required for reassurance purposes where intrusive surveys have been completed (refurbishment or demolition) and the areas are to be reoccupied following the survey.

Don’t worry we can advise you as and when this may be required, and we have the in house capability to complete this for you.