Asbestos is a hidden danger. It cannot be seen or smelled, and its fibers can remain in the air for up to 72 hours after being disturbed. If your school house was built before the year 2000, it is likely that it contains asbestos. This substance was used in a wide range of materials, including insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and more. An asbestos survey will identify any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in your school house, and determine their condition and level of risk.

There are three types of asbestos surveys:

• Management survey: This is the most common type of survey, and is aimed at determining whether asbestos is present in your building, and if so, what condition it is in. It is a non-intrusive survey, and does not involve any damage to the building.
• Refurbishment survey: This survey is required before any refurbishment or demolition work can be carried out in your school house. It is more intrusive than a management survey, and involves sampling and analysis of materials.
• Demolition survey: This survey is required before any demolition work can be carried out, and is the most intrusive type of survey. All materials must be sampled and analyzed.

At Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon, we can provide you with any of these surveys, depending on your needs.