Comprehensive demolition asbestos surveys carried out before demolition works commence.
What Is A Demolition Asbestos Survey?
A demolition asbestos survey is required before a building or structure is demolished. The survey is designed to identify and locate asbestos-containing materials throughout the entire property, including areas that may not normally be accessible during occupation.
Unlike management surveys, demolition surveys are fully intrusive and aim to inspect all areas prior to demolition works commencing.
Fully Intrusive.
Accessing all areas of the structure before demolition.
Legal Compliance
Supports compliance with asbestos regulations.
Complete Assessment
Surveying all accessible and hidden areas.
Detailed Reporting
Clear findings and actionable recommendations.
When Is A Demolition Survey Required?
Demolition asbestos surveys are required before the complete demolition of a building or structure, helping identify asbestos-containing materials throughout the property before demolition works commence.
The Demolition Survey Process
Project Assessment
Before the survey begins, we review the scope of the demolition project, building information and any available documentation. This helps us understand the structure, identify potential access requirements and ensure the survey is planned safely and efficiently before work commences.
- Demolition planning review
- Site assessment
- Access requirements
- Survey preparation
Fully Intrusive Inspection
Surveyors inspect all accessible areas of the structure, including hidden voids, service routes and enclosed spaces.
- Accessing hidden areas
- Structural inspection
- Void inspections
- Comprehensive coverage
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
A demolition asbestos survey is a fully intrusive inspection carried out before a building or structure is demolished. Its purpose is to identify and locate asbestos-containing materials throughout the property before demolition works begin.
Yes. Current asbestos regulations require a suitable survey to be completed before demolition works commence to ensure asbestos-containing materials are identified and managed appropriately.
A refurbishment survey focuses on areas affected by planned renovation works, whereas a demolition survey covers the entire structure and is required before complete demolition of the building.
Yes. Demolition surveys are fully intrusive and may involve accessing concealed spaces, wall cavities, floor voids, ceiling voids and structural elements to locate asbestos-containing materials
In most cases, yes. Due to the intrusive nature of demolition surveys, buildings are typically required to be unoccupied before the inspection takes place.
Where suspected asbestos-containing materials are identified, samples may be carefully collected and submitted for laboratory analysis to confirm their composition.
Survey duration depends on the size, complexity and accessibility of the structure. Smaller properties may be completed within a day, while larger commercial or industrial sites can require additional time.
Survey duration depends on the size, complexity and accessibility of the structure. Smaller properties may be completed within a day, while larger commercial or industrial sites can require additional time.
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Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, contractor or business, our team can point you in the right direction with straightforward advice and fast support.
