Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Surveys
- BOHS P402 Qualified Asbestos Surveyors.
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- Covering 90+ areas across Great Britain.
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“There is a legal requirement for all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to be removed, as far as reasonably practicable, before major refurbishment or demolition.”
About Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
A Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey (or R&D survey for short, formerly known as a Type 3 Asbestos Survey) involves visual and intrusive sampling methods, as the aim of the process is to identify and locate all ACMs – including those hidden within the fabric of the building – before any structural work can begin at the property. Due to the invasive nature of an R&D survey, the premises must be vacant during the entirety of the process to allow our surveyors full access and keep building users safe.
As the HSE stipulates, R&D surveys must be carried out by a competent surveyor, as the destructive methods involved can lead to potential asbestos disturbance which can pose serious health risks.
When Are Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Surveys Needed?
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012, if the dutyholder (or building owner) plans to refurbish, demolish, or undertake significant maintenance work at their premises, they are legally obliged to obtain a Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Survey before any of this work can begin.
This is because refurbishment, demolition, and significant maintenance works can disturb potential ACMs, leading to asbestos exposure and serious health risks. These risks can include mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and pleural thickening.
What Happens Next?
After our qualified asbestos surveyors have taken small samples of any suspicious materials (in line with HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide), we will seal and send these samples off to an independent, UKAS-accredited laboratory for testing.
Once they have informed us whether asbestos is present within the samples, as well as the type and condition of the confirmed ACMs, we will then be able to plan the next steps with you. This will usually either include Asbestos Removal or Asbestos Remediation, depending on the circumstances.
Want To Find Out More About Our Refurbishment & Demolition Asbestos Surveys?
If you’re the dutyholder, or person responsible for a building’s maintenance, and you need to obtain a refurbishment & demolition asbestos survey, please don’t hesitate to contact our fully qualified asbestos surveyors today. To get your free, no-obligation quote, call us on 01616 886 444 or email us on info@reddishvale.co.uk. Alternatively, please feel free to fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page and a member of our team will get back to you on your project enquiry as soon as possible.
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