Imagine you’ve just found your dream home, but it’s an older property and the surveyor has included a comment about the risk of asbestos within their report. What do you do? As qualified and experienced asbestos surveyors, our advice would be a pre-purchase asbestos management survey.
What is a Pre-Purchase Asbestos Management Survey?
A pre-purchase asbestos management survey is essentially an Asbestos Management Survey (AMS) that is carried out before the sale of a residential property.
Previously known as a Type 2 asbestos survey, an AMS identifies and assesses the presence, type and condition of suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be damaged or disturbed during the normal, day-to-day occupancy of the building.
This is designed to help potential homebuyers understand and manage the potential risks involved, as disturbed ACMs lead to airborne fibres, which in turn leads to exposure and serious health risks.
Do I Need a Pre-Purchase Asbestos Management Survey?
Even if we weren’t an asbestos survey company, our answer would still be yes!
Not only will you gain peace of mind that your health won’t be seriously impacted, but a pre-purchase asbestos management survey will also protect the investment you are putting into your new potential home.
Additionally, if you are planning to extend or renovate, and haven’t had an asbestos survey done before purchasing your new home, you could disturb potential ACMs within the fabric of the building – causing the fibres to become airborne and risking inhalation. This is where a Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey comes in.
A Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey is legally required (under the Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2012) for properties due to undergo refurbishment, significant maintenance, or demolition.
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What is Included in an Asbestos Management Survey?
- The location & extent of asbestos present
- The type of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) at-hand
- The condition or potential deterioration of the asbestos
- A diagram of locations asbestos is present within the property
- Certificate of analysis certificated by a UKAS-accredited laboratory
- Any recommendations from the asbestos surveyor
Qualified Pre-Purchase Asbestos Surveyors
If our qualified asbestos specialists identify ACMs within your potential new home, the next step will either include Asbestos Removal or Asbestos Remediation.
Here at Reddish Vale, not only are we full members of both ARCA and ACAD, but we have also been licensed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for asbestos removal since 1985. So, you can rest assured your asbestos survey, removal, and/or remediation works will be in the best hands possible.
As a team, we also have over 30 years of experience that spans several sectors, including Construction & Demolition, Commercial, Education, Government, Industrial and Leisure. No matter the size or sector of your project, Reddish Vale has the asbestos management solution for you.
Get Your Free Quote Today
If you require a pre-purchase asbestos management survey, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team is always happy to discuss your individual project requirements with you over the phone or via email. Alternatively, if you would prefer to leave us a message about your enquiry, please fill in the contact form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible with a free, competitive, no-obligation quote.
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