Asbestos Management Survey

An asbestos management survey involves locating and identifying the presence of asbestos-containing materials at the time of carrying out the survey. It entails assessing the particular area in the facility, determining the extent of the materials, and assessing their condition. If we advise of a need to manage these materials, we will recommend the appropriate course of management.

Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey

An asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey (previously known as a Type 3 survey) is necessary before any major refurbishment or demolition work takes place. The survey entails a destructive inspection of the building, as it will include invasive works that might result in the disturbance of asbestos-containing materials. Thus, it is meant to identify all asbestos-containing materials throughout the entirety of the building. This invasive survey is carried out in unoccupied areas and requires the full isolation of the site to ensure a site is decontaminated to materials that need removal from the demarcated areas.

The Four Stages of Asbestos Testing

In our approach to asbestos testing, we follow four major stages, which are:

• Planning: First, we determine the scope and objectives of the survey, including the type of survey and locations to survey.

• Sample Collection: We take asbestos samples in line with UKAS guidelines, latest HSE guidelines, and HSG248 to run laboratory analyses to identify the presence of asbestos.

• Analysis: All samples collected are taken to UKAS accredited asbestos testing laboratories for analysis. The results are used to determine the presence and type of asbestos-containing material.

• Reporting: A thorough report is generated based on the findings from the planning, sample collection, and analysis. If we find any asbestos-containing material, we will recommend one of the following: managing the asbestos in place, removing the asbestos-containing material(s) or re-sampling the suspect materials to determine the precise composition.

Conclusion

Protecting yourself and others with whom you share a space around you from the health risks associated with asbestos exposure is crucial. By testing your home or commercial building for asbestos, you can take the first step in mitigating those risks.

At Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon, we offer you reliable and competent asbestos surveys and removal services. Regardless of the size of your project or the scope of the work required, we've got you covered. Contact us at 01752 936241 or via email at [email protected] to schedule a free consultation with our team of experts, and take the first step towards a safer, asbestos-free environment in Nanstallon, Cornwall, and the South West of England. And, visit our website for more information on our services, affordable-asbestos-removal-devon.co.uk.