An asbestos survey is a comprehensive inspection of a property to identify any materials that contain asbestos. The survey is conducted by a licensed asbestos surveyor and involves a visual inspection of the property, taking samples of materials suspected to contain asbestos, and analyzing those samples in a laboratory to determine if they contain asbestos.

There are two main types of asbestos surveys: management surveys and refurbishment/demolition surveys. Management surveys are typically conducted in buildings that are in use to identify and assess any asbestos-containing materials that may be present. Refurbishment/demolition surveys are conducted prior to any building work taking place to identify potential asbestos risks that need to be dealt with before the work begins.