Asbestos Surveys in Kingston upon Thames and all Surrounding Areas
If you need an asbestos survey for your Kingston upon Thames home or commercial property, the team at Key Asbestos Services Ltd can help. We are professional contractors with over a decade of experience delivering asbestos surveys in line with HSG 264 regulations.
We visit domestic and commercial properties across Kingston upon Thames and the wider Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, London, Surrey and Sussex regions to determine whether asbestos is present and its overall condition. An asbestos survey can identify the specific types of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), their quantities, plus the risk they pose. As asbestos is frequently combined with other materials, careful sampling and laboratory analysis are crucial.
Quality Asbestos Inspection
It is a statutory requirement for commercial buildings to hold an up-to-date asbestos register that protects staff and the public. This register is essentially a log, detailing all the information held about known asbestos.
Homes and businesses alike also require an asbestos survey before any building work that is likely to disturb or damage any known asbestos takes place. You may also need to commission a survey if you suspect asbestos is present or wish to verify earlier test results.
There are two primary types of asbestos surveys:
- Asbestos Management Survey (previously known as Type 2)
- Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey (previously known as Type 3)
The appropriate survey type depends on your specific needs, so if in doubt, contact a member of our team today, who will be happy to help.
Trusted Asbestos Survey Contractors across Kingston upon Thames
All our asbestos surveys are carried out efficiently and meticulously. We prepare the site and limit access to those solely in contact with the material. A large part of a survey involves the collection of physical and airborne samples, which are taken away for analysis. Following the survey, we will provide a detailed report outlining our findings and recommended next steps.
As trusted asbestos contractors, much of our survey work comes from referrals as we have strong relationships with local building surveyors and estate agents, as well as previous domestic clients and property companies.
Asbestos Management Survey
Asbestos management surveys are carried out in line with HSG 264 guidelines and identify, as far as is practical, the location, extent and condition of suspected asbestos-containing materials. Our surveys determine whether suspected materials contain asbestos and assesses the likelihood of fibre release alongside providing recommendations as to the remedial action to be undertaken. Most importantly, this information is used to prevent those working on or using the building from being exposed to asbestos.
Residential Asbestos Surveys
Suspected asbestos-containing materials are often highlighted by home buyer surveys and building surveys as you approach the exchange to buy a new house or flat.
- Artex ceilings
- Asbestos cement garage roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Asbestos floor tiles
- Asbestos boards and
- Boiler cupboards
are commonly flagged up. Often, the survey will not provide 100% certainty over whether asbestos is present. Home buyers need to know if the suspect material contains asbestos, what the risk is and what action needs to be taken to make the property safe, so they are happy to proceed with buying the property. This survey usually comes late in the buying process – therefore, we are used to working under tight deadlines, so that any delay in a house purchase is minimised.
Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys
If you plan to carry out refurbishments on a property or demolition, then this is the survey you require before works start.
Asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys are 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 asbestos exposure. Asbestos surveys allow developers and contractors to identify what hazardous materials are present, the associated risk and what remedial action is required. It also allows the project manager to know how this will affect the work and the implications on the timescale and cost.
Key Asbestos Services Ltd 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. We are retained by our clients and recommended by an increasing number, as we can deliver accurate asbestos reports promptly in clear English with a minimum of jargon. This allows projects to progress safely and with minimal delay.
We carry out asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys before works, ranging from house conversions to retail refits, can begin.. Recent projects have included asbestos surveys for 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 on 0208 288 4460 or email key@keyasbestos.co.uk.
What Type of Asbestos Survey Do I Need?
There are two primary types of asbestos surveys:
- Asbestos Management Survey (previously known as Type 2)
- Asbestos Refurbishment/Demolition Survey (previously known as Type 3)
If you plan to carry out major works or a partial or full demolition, then an asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey is the correct option. This should be carried out in advance of works starting.
If you require an asbestos survey when buying or selling a house, for a commercial lease or as part of the sales process for a commercial building, then you require an asbestos management survey. This survey is also suitable for those who manage residential blocks and commercial properties.
Unsure what asbestos survey you need? We are happy to answer any questions you have and can be reached on 0208 288 4460 or by email at key@keyasbestos.co.uk.
FAQS
For non-domestic premises there's a legal duty to manage asbestos, and any refurbishment or demolition of a building from before 2000 needs a survey beforehand. Homeowners aren't legally obliged, but often need one before works or a sale. We're happy to advise on what applies to your situation.
The two are the management survey, for keeping a building safe during normal use, and the refurbishment and demolition survey, carried out before any intrusive work. We provide both, and if you're unsure which you need, we can talk it through and point you to the right one.
For older properties, or before any works, it's well worth it. A survey finds hidden materials before they're disturbed, protecting occupants and tradespeople and avoiding mid-project delays. It's the sensible first step for anyone planning renovations or managing a building across the region.
A qualified surveyor inspects the property, identifies suspect materials, takes samples for UKAS laboratory analysis, and produces a report setting out locations, condition and recommendations. The process is methodical and minimally disruptive. We survey homes and premises throughout Kingston-upon-Thames and the surrounding areas.
The report records every identified or presumed asbestos material, along with its location, type, condition and risk rating, plus clear recommendations for managing or removing it. It gives you a solid, documented basis for keeping the property safe and planning any future work.
Why Choose Key Asbestos Services Ltd?
There are several reasons why homeowners and businesses throughout Kingston upon Thames turn to us for asbestos surveys:
