Asbestos Reinspection Survey Durham — check what has changed since the asbestos register was created
A Reinspection Survey reviews the current condition of known or presumed asbestos-containing materials already recorded in an existing survey or asbestos register. It does not automatically search for new concealed asbestos or replace a Refurbishment Survey before intrusive work.
Reinspection is about condition, access and change
The useful comparison is against the existing register: has the material deteriorated, been damaged, become more accessible, been repaired, removed or exposed to a new likelihood of disturbance?
Start with the current register
Provide the latest survey, register, previous reinspection and any removal or repair records so the site visit can track each relevant item efficiently.
Asbestos managementReassess recorded materials
Review condition and accessibility, record changes and identify where damage, deterioration or altered use changes the management priority.
Book reinspectionUpdate management decisions
Use current findings to amend labels, restrictions, repair, encapsulation, removal, contractor information or the next reinspection interval as appropriate.
Update the planDo not stretch the register beyond its purpose
If new intrusive work is planned, compare the register with the actual work area and arrange a Refurbishment Survey where the existing information is insufficient.
Refurbishment routeWhere reinspection matters across Durham estates
Frequency should be based on risk and management arrangements rather than a blanket statement that every material must be reinspected on the same fixed interval.
Schools & public buildings
Busy corridors, plant areas, stores and maintenance spaces may have a greater likelihood of accidental damage than secure inaccessible locations. Reinspection programmes should reflect use and vulnerability.
Commercial portfolios
A consistent schedule and data format helps dutyholders compare changes across offices, retail, communal residential and multi-site property portfolios.
Industrial sites
Vibration, weather exposure, plant maintenance and operational changes can alter the condition or disturbance risk of previously recorded materials.
Vacant or changing-use property
A change in occupation, refurbishment plan, water damage, vandalism or access arrangement can trigger an earlier review rather than waiting for the next routine visit.
A clear Durham project route
Give the team enough information to define the correct scope before attendance or pricing. That reduces duplicated surveys, unclear exclusions and delays when work starts.
Tell us the decision
Occupation, one suspect material, refurbishment, demolition, confirmed asbestos, air evidence or ground disturbance.
Send the evidence
Address, photographs, plans, previous reports, dimensions, proposed works, access limits and required dates.
Confirm the scope
Receive a written quotation describing inclusions, assumptions, access, analytical needs, outputs and exclusions.
Use the result
Manage, design, tender, remove, remediate or progress the next controlled project stage using the resulting evidence.
Durham support coordinated through ASM’s Sunderland headquarters
Durham projects are delivered by ASM’s North East team and coordinated through the Sunderland headquarters. UKAS-accredited bulk-analysis laboratory services are based at Sunderland HQ; there is no separate Durham laboratory.
ASM Sunderland Headquarters
9 Defender Court
Sunderland Enterprise Park
Sunderland
SR5 3PE
Monday–Friday · 08:00–18:00
UKAS accreditation no. 32982
Durham & County Durham coverage
Durham City Centre, Gilesgate, Belmont, Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Neville’s Cross, Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, Brandon, Meadowfield, Langley Moor, Chester-le-Street, Stanley, Consett, Crook, Willington, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Seaham, Peterlee, Barnard Castle and wider County Durham.
Attendance is subject to the project scope, access, programme and team availability.
National reinspection guidance →Related Durham routes
Use the specialist page that matches the next decision: survey, sample, test, manage, remove, monitor or remediate.
Reinspection FAQs — Durham & County Durham
Concise answers to the questions most likely to affect the customer’s next decision.
How often should asbestos be reinspected?
The interval should be based on risk, including condition, accessibility, likelihood of disturbance and the dutyholder’s management arrangements. Reviews should also be brought forward when damage, works or building use changes.
Is a Reinspection Survey the same as a new Management Survey?
No. Reinspection primarily reviews materials already recorded. If existing records are incomplete or the building scope has changed, additional survey work may be needed.
Can a reinspection be used before refurbishment?
Not automatically. Reinspection does not normally provide the intrusive information required for building fabric that will be altered. A Refurbishment Survey may still be required.
What records should I provide?
Provide the current asbestos register, previous surveys and reinspections, removal or repair records, incident information and details of any changes to layout or building use.
Send the Durham project details
Provide the full address or postcode, property or site type, reason for the enquiry, proposed works, existing asbestos information, photographs or drawings where available, access restrictions and required dates.