Professional refurbishment surveys carried out safely and efficiently across South Yorkshire and nationwide.
What Is A Refurbishment Asbestos Survey?
A refurbishment asbestos survey is required before intrusive works begin. It is designed to locate asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during refurbishment, renovation or structural alteration works.
These surveys are more intrusive than a standard management survey and help ensure contractors, property owners and duty holders understand potential asbestos risks before work starts.
Required Before Works.
Essential before refurbishment, renovation or intrusive building works begin.
Identify Hidden Risks
Locate asbestos-containing materials before they are disturbed during construction.
Protect All Parties
Safer working environments and reduces unnecessary asbestos exposure risks.
Clear Digital Reporting
When Is A Refurbishment Survey Required?
Refurbishment asbestos surveys are typically required before intrusive works that may disturb the building structure or hidden materials.
The Refurbishment Survey Process
Project Review
Before attending site, we assess the property details, planned refurbishment works and any available drawings or project information. This allows our surveyors to understand which areas may require intrusive inspection during the survey process.
- Planned works assessment
- Site & access review
- Property information checks
- Survey scope preparation
Intrusive Inspection
Our surveyors carry out a detailed intrusive inspection within the required areas of the property. Walls, ceilings, risers, service voids and hidden construction materials may be accessed where refurbishment works could disturb asbestos-containing materials.
- Intrusive material inspection
- Accessing hidden voids
- Identifying suspect materials
- Safe inspection procedures
Sampling & Analysis
Where suspected asbestos-containing materials are identified, samples can be safely collected and submitted for laboratory analysis. This helps accurately confirm material composition and supports compliant decision making before works begin.
- Safe sample collection
- UKAS Laboratory analysis
- Material identification
Reporting & Recommendations
Following completion of the survey, a clear digital asbestos report is provided outlining findings, material locations, risk information and practical recommendations to support safe refurbishment planning.
- Digital asbestos reports
- Clear material findings
- Actionable recommendations
- Fast report turnaround
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Refurbishment asbestos surveys are required before intrusive works that may disturb asbestos-containing materials within the property.
Management surveys are non-intrusive and designed for normal occupancy. Refurbishment surveys are intrusive and required before renovation or structural works begin.
Yes. The survey may involve accessing walls, ceilings, floor voids and hidden areas where asbestos-containing materials could be present.
Where suspected asbestos-containing materials are identified, samples may be safely collected for laboratory analysis.
No. The survey should be completed beforehand to help identify risks and support safe, compliant refurbishment works.
In many cases, yes. Due to the intrusive nature of refurbishment surveys, affected areas are often required to be unoccupied during inspection works.
Survey times vary depending on the size, layout and complexity of the property and planned refurbishment works.
Yes. A detailed digital report is provided outlining findings, sample results and practical recommendations.
Not Sure Which Survey You Need?
We’re happy to help identify the right asbestos survey for your property, project or planned works.
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, contractor or business, our team can point you in the right direction with straightforward advice and fast support.
