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Asbestos Surveys & Testing

Comprehensive management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys with full laboratory analysis. Detailed register reports for legal compliance and duty of care.

Know What You Are Dealing With

Before work that could disturb asbestos, establish whether asbestos-containing materials are present in the affected areas. Dutyholders must assess and manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises and relevant common parts of domestic buildings. A property transaction may also prompt a request for asbestos information; it does not automatically require the same survey scope as refurbishment.

Leesafe provides the two types of asbestos survey defined by HSG264: Management surveys for ongoing duty of care, and Refurbishment and Demolition surveys before any planned building work, partial or total demolition.

All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. You receive a detailed report with material locations, condition assessments, risk ratings, and clear recommendations for management or removal.

Management Surveys

Identifies the presence, extent, and condition of ACMs for ongoing management under the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys

Intrusive inspection of the areas affected by planned refurbishment or demolition, with the scope and any access limitations recorded.

Asbestos Registers

Detailed asbestos register with material locations, condition assessments, and management recommendations.

UKAS Lab Analysis

All samples analysed by an accredited laboratory for accurate identification and risk assessment.

Detailed Reports

Floor plans, photographs, risk assessments, and clear recommendations provided in a comprehensive report.

Fast Turnaround

Most survey reports delivered within 3-5 working days. Priority service available for urgent requirements.

Our Process

How It Works

1

Enquiry & Scope

We discuss your requirements and recommend the appropriate survey type.

2

Site Survey

Our trained surveyor inspects the property and takes representative samples.

3

Lab Analysis

Samples are sent to a UKAS-accredited lab for identification and analysis.

4

Report Delivery

You receive a comprehensive report with findings and clear recommendations.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which type of survey do I need?
A Management survey is for ongoing building management and compliance with the duty to manage asbestos. A Refurbishment and Demolition survey is needed before any planned building work or demolition — the scope is tailored to whether you are refurbishing part of a building or demolishing all or part of it. We can advise which is right for your situation.
How long does a survey take?
A typical survey of a standard commercial property takes 1-2 days on site. Laboratory results are usually available within 3-5 working days.
Do I legally need an asbestos survey?
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, duty holders of non-domestic buildings must manage asbestos. A management survey is the standard way to meet this duty. Refurbishment and demolition surveys are legally required before the relevant works.
What happens if asbestos is found?
The report informs the next steps. Materials in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed may be managed in place. Other materials may need repair, encapsulation or removal following assessment. If removal is needed, the material, condition and proposed work determine whether it is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed work. Finding asbestos does not automatically mean it must be removed.

Read HSE guidance on survey scope and competent surveyors. UKAS accreditation of sample analysis is distinct from accreditation of a surveying organisation.

Preparing an asbestos removal tender?

Use our checklist to organise surveys, scope, access, programme and handover requirements before asking contractors to quote.

Commercial asbestos removal tender checklist

Get Started Today

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation written quote. Our experienced team responds within 48 hours and can mobilise rapidly for urgent requirements.

1

Send your enquiry

Fill in our short form or give us a call.

2

Receive your quote

Enquiry response within 48 hours; quotation after scope review.

3

Work completed

All works carried out to full regulatory standards with documentation provided.

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