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Asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey
We arrange the fully intrusive survey needed before refurbishment or demolition, locating asbestos hidden in the building fabric of the work area so it can be dealt with before work starts.
When you need it
HSE’s survey guide, HSG264, says a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before any refurbishment or demolition work is carried out, and asbestos must be removed, as far as reasonably practicable, before major works. Anyone carrying out work that could expose workers to asbestos must first find out whether it is present, and that applies in homes as well as other buildings.
The survey covers the area of the planned works, or the whole building if it is being demolished. It is fully intrusive and may open up floors, walls and ceilings, so the area must be vacated during the survey and shown to be fit for reoccupation afterwards.
Send us the scope of works early. A survey based on a clear scope avoids gaps, and its findings can affect the programme and the contractor’s plans.
What is included
Included
- Survey scope agreed against your planned works
- Fully intrusive inspection of the work area, including hidden voids and building fabric
- Sampling, with analysis by a UKAS-accredited laboratory
- Check that surveyed areas are fit for reoccupation
- Report with locations, sample results and marked-up plans
Priced separately
- Asbestos removal, including licensed removal where needed
- Making good after intrusive inspection
- Air testing after removal
- Surveys of areas added to the works later
Your written quotation confirms the exact scope, what is included and any limits for your building.
What you receive
A refurbishment and demolition survey report locating the asbestos-containing materials found in the work area, with sample results and plans, to give to your designers and contractor.
Sent as a PDF for your records. We can send copies to tenants or agents on request.
Our reports support your duties as owner, landlord or responsible person. They do not replace those duties.
How to prepare
- Scope of works and drawings showing the areas affected
- Address, year built and any refurbishment dates
- Any existing asbestos register or management survey
- Confirmation the area will be empty during the survey
- Details of live services in the work area
- Your programme and planned start date
Send what you have. Missing details will not stop an enquiry; we will tell you anything still needed.
How it works
Tell usChoose the service or describe the job.
Written quotationScope, deliverables and price, confirmed in writing.
We manage the workArranged and coordinated by RegulaBuild. Technical work is carried out by appropriately qualified professionals.
Your reportThe output named in your quotation, with any follow-up.
Questions
Can I use my existing management survey?
Not for building work. A management survey covers normal occupation and maintenance; work that disturbs the fabric needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the area affected.
Do we have to move out?
The area being surveyed must be empty, because the survey is destructive and may disturb asbestos. In a home that can mean keeping out of some rooms until they are confirmed fit for reoccupation.
Do I need one for a house renovation?
Often, if the house was built or refurbished before 2000 and the work will disturb the fabric. Your contractor has to know whether asbestos is present before starting.
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Principal designer (Building Regulations)
Principal Designer services for Building Regulations compliance, managed through one point of contact. Building Regulations and CDM 2015 Principal Designer roles are separate. Your quotation confirms which role is included.
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Asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey across England
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