Planning renovation or refurbishment work in a property built before 2000? Asbestos may be hidden in ceilings, floor tiles, pipe boxing, wall panels, insulation board, roof sheets and other building materials. Before builders, plumbers, electricians or decorators start intrusive work, it is important to check whether an asbestos survey or sample test is needed. This guide explains when an asbestos survey is required before renovation, which survey type you may need, and what to do if asbestos is found before work begins.

Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 sets out the legal duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises and communal areas of residential buildings. This guide explains who is responsible, when an asbestos survey is needed, and how dutyholders can stay compliant.

Asbestos surveys do not have a fixed expiry date, but the information must remain accurate and up to date. In most managed buildings, asbestos-containing materials should be re-inspected regularly and asbestos management plans are commonly reviewed at least every 12 months. This guide explains when an asbestos survey should be updated, what can make a report outdated, and why annual asbestos re-inspections are important for landlords, duty holders and property managers.

Is it safe to live in a house with asbestos? Learn when asbestos is low risk, when it becomes dangerous, where it is commonly found and when to book an asbestos survey or sample test.

Millions of UK homes still contain asbestos. Discover where it’s found, when it’s dangerous, and how a professional asbestos survey from Asbestos Surveying and Monitoring Ltd can keep your home safe.

Learn what asbestos is, where it’s found, and why it’s dangerous in the UK. Expert asbestos surveying, sampling, removal, and consultancy services from Asbestos Survey Monitoring, with offices in Sunderland, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, and London.

An asbestos survey is a professional inspection used to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a building, along with their location and condition. It’s essential for properties built before 2000, where asbestos may still be present.

Do you need an asbestos reinspection survey in the UK? Learn legal requirements, costs, and how often reinspections are needed. Stay HSE compliant.

Do landlords need an asbestos survey for blocks of flats? See here to find out if you need to do anything on your flats or communal areas!

Is asbestos only found in old homes? You may be surprised to know that asbestos is present in homes built up to 1999 in the UK.. Find out if your home could contain asbestos and what to do if you think it does.

Need to know what to do if you damaged asbestos by mistake. Read here for a quick guide or contact us right away for assistance

What is an Asbestos Register? Do i need an Asbestos Register? Find out here!

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View real asbestos photos from UK properties, including AIB, pipe lagging, floor tiles, Artex, cement sheets and loose fill. Learn what to look for and when to book asbestos testing or a survey.