Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys in Kingston upon Thames and Beyond
Here at Key Asbestos Services Ltd, we provide comprehensive asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys across Kingston upon Thames and the wider Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, London, Surrey and Sussex regions.
Like its management survey counterpart, asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey allows developers and contractors to identify what asbestos materials are present, the associated risk and what remedial action is required.
This is a much more invasive survey, which reflects the greater risk of asbestos exposure when buildings are refurbished and demolished.
As highly experienced asbestos consultants, we are retained by our clients and recommended by an increasing clientele. This is because we deliver accurate asbestos reports promptly in clear English with a minimum of jargon.
Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Survey
Safety is paramount when it comes to asbestos; however, we understand that dealing with the substance can cause delays to planned work. Our survey allows project managers to know how asbestos issues will affect the work and the implications on the timescale and cost.
Our surveyors are fully trained and accredited to carry out asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys and have built a solid reputation over many years. We work on an ongoing basis with property developers, construction companies, private developers, architects, demolition contractors, building surveyors, project management companies, estate agents and private individuals.
Pre-Demolition and Refurbishment Asbestos Surveys in Kingston upon Thames
An asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey is a statutory requirement. It is a fully intrusive survey that identifies asbestos-containing materials, their extent and condition. This allows construction or demolition works to be carried out without risk of exposure to asbestos
If you plan to carry out refurbishment or demolition works on a property, this survey must be completed first.
We carry out asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys before works ranging from house refurbishments and demolition, retail refits, conversions of offices and pubs to residential use, to large-scale industrial projects and demolition of redundant buildings.
Recent works have included asbestos surveys in advance of conversions of a farm building, demolition of large houses and a sports pavilion, and refurbishment works to prisons and a scout hut. If you require an asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey or have any queries, then please call us.
- Case Study
Recent Project – Berkshire Private Estate
During a refurbishment survey at a private estate in Berkshire, our surveyor established access beneath the floorboards where licensed asbestos pipe insulation was discovered. The area was immediately sealed following the investigation and recommendations were provided for specialist licensed removal before refurbishment could continue.
What Does the Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey Involve?
An asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey is designed to address the risk of asbestos containing materials before any planned refurbishment or demolition work. See overview of what this entails:
This intrusive survey involves a meticulous investigation of materials and taking all practicable steps to identify the location of asbestos-containing materials. Below are examples of areas and materials that may be examined:
- Boxes
- Internal partitions
- Beam casings
- Soffits
- Drain pipes
- Thermal insulation
- False ceilings
- Door panels
- Boiler flues
- Bulkheads
- Voids
Our highly trained team is provided with the necessary PPE to collect small samples of material for analysis.
The surveyor will identify some materials purely through visual inspection, whereas other materials, such as textured coatings or Artex, will require sampling.
All suspected materials are analysed in a UKAS laboratory. This will confirm the presence of asbestos and identify its type.
Once all investigative work is completed, we will put the asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey together and present it to you.
This document provides you with a record of where asbestos is located, the associated risk and what remedial action is required. In addition to the risk to the health of employees and third parties, not carrying out the refurbishment and demolition survey may leave the responsible organisation open to litigation.
FAQS
"Type 3" is the former name for the refurbishment and demolition survey. It's fully intrusive, looking behind walls, under floors and inside voids to locate asbestos before major works or demolition begin. It must always be completed before that work starts.
Before refurbishing or demolishing any building constructed or altered before 2000, yes — a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed so materials are found before they're disturbed. Arranging it ahead of your project keeps everyone safe and avoids costly stoppages. We can organise this in good time.
Removing or disturbing asbestos without the correct precautions can lead to enforcement action and penalties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations. A proper survey and the right procedures keep you compliant as well as safe, which is exactly what professional handling provides.
It's guidance on how many samples to take from similar materials so the results are representative — broadly three, five or seven, depending on the extent and uniformity of the material. Following it helps make sure nothing is overlooked during an intrusive survey.
Why Choose Key Asbestos Services Ltd?
There are several reasons why homeowners and businesses throughout Kingston upon Thames turn to us for asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys:
