An Asbestos Survey is an assessment of a building's materials and components to determine whether or not they contain asbestos. The survey is typically carried out by a qualified professional who will take samples of the materials and analyze them in a laboratory to determine their asbestos content.

Asbestos Surveys are crucial for any building that was constructed or refurbished before the year 2000 as asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were widely used in the construction industry until then. There are several types of Asbestos Surveys, depending on the building's purpose and intended use, including:

• Management Asbestos Survey: This survey is designed to locate and assess the condition of any ACMs in a building that may be disturbed or damaged during routine maintenance or other activities.
• Refurbishment Asbestos Survey: This survey is more extensive than the management survey and is carried out before any refurbishment, renovation or demolition work takes place. It identifies all ACMs in the building and assesses their condition to ensure that they can be safely removed.
• Demolition Asbestos Survey: This survey is the most comprehensive and is required before any demolition work takes place. It aims to identify all ACMs in the building and assesses their condition to ensure that they can be safely removed before the demolition process.