Location and Management Survey
Basic / Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey. Small samples of all materials that are likely to contain asbestos are taken in a non-destructive manner from all reasonably accessible areas. Samples are sent to accredited scientific laboratories for testing and listed in an Asbestos Register. The sample results are used to produce a report on the asbestos content and recommendations on planning the future management of any asbestos found.
Pre-Refurbishment / Demolition Survey
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, a report on a survey for asbestos must be included within the Health and Safety Plan of all major works. Prior to demolition or major refurbishment, carrying out a professional intrusive survey for asbestos is the recognised route to generating the appropriate information. A Pre-Demolition or Major Refurbishment Survey is a full access, sampling and identification survey that will include intrusion into sealed voids, under floors, in ducts and enclosed spaces and all accessible areas. The results are used to produce a report identifying all asbestos in a building and recommendations for removal. Besides a report, deliverables include an Asbestos Register but the main report can also be tailored to include Risk Assessments, Plans of Work, Removals Plans and Method Statements.
Domestic Asbestos Surveys
As with commercial surveys, there are 2 types of survey for asbestos that can be carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidelines Publication HSG 264 depending on the requirement.
There is currently no legal requirement to have a survey for asbestos undertaken in a private dwelling, however, Amiante are being increasing requested to do so, generally after the recommendation of a Chartered Surveyor or from solicitors managing sales (some mortgage lending institutions now require a survey as part of their lending criteria).
Amiante can offer a speedy and cost efficient service for home owners or prospective purchasers requiring a full home asbestos survey.
Prices for a full survey range from £195 for a one bedroom flat upwards. Please call us for a no obligation quotation.
Amiante can also carry out domestic asbestos surveys for homeowners looking for peace of mind and lending institutions / banks etc. The dwelling does not need to be vacant; a full survey can be carried out in a fully occupied home.
Location and Management Surveys can be carried out with total safety of occupants whether present during the survey or not. No visible damage to the property when samples are taken will be evident. Pre-major refurbishment surveys are best carried out when the property is unoccupied.
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