How Often Asbestos Survey in Devon

Welcome to Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon, your go-to asbestos survey and removal company in Devon. In this informative landing page, we'll be discussing everything you need to know about asbestos surveys, their importance, frequency, and what it takes to carry out a successful asbestos survey in Devon.

Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon - Your Trusted Asbestos Survey Company in Devon

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once heavily used in construction materials due to its excellent insulation and fire-resistant properties. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause severe health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

As a property owner or manager in Devon, it's your legal responsibility to ensure that your building is free of asbestos or appropriately managed to minimize the risk of exposure to occupants. That's where we come in.

Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon is an experienced asbestos survey and removal company that serves both commercial and residential clients in Devon and South West England. We're passionate about the safety and wellbeing of our clients, and we pride ourselves in offering timely, reliable, and affordable asbestos survey and removal services.

What is an Asbestos Survey?

An asbestos survey is a process of inspecting a building to identify any materials that contain asbestos. The purpose of an asbestos survey is to determine the presence, type, condition, and extent of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a building. The survey report should also provide recommendations on how to manage or remove the ACMs safely.

Why is an Asbestos Survey Important?

Asbestos is a silent killer that can cause severe health problems if not adequately managed or removed. It's crucial to carry out an asbestos survey if you want to protect people who live or work in your building. The asbestos survey will identify any ACMs in the building and provide recommendations on how to manage them safely.

If you're planning any refurbishment or demolition works in a building, you need to carry out a refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey (R&D survey) before commencing any work. The R&D survey aims to identify any ACMs that may be disturbed during the works and provide recommendations on the safe removal of the ACMs.

What Types of Asbestos Surveys Are Required?

There are two main types of asbestos surveys; the management survey and the refurbishment/demolition survey.

Management Survey

The management survey is the standard survey that's required for all non-domestic buildings to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The management survey aims to identify any ACMs in the building that may be disturbed during normal occupancy or maintenance activities.

The management survey is non-intrusive and involves inspecting all accessible areas of the building, taking samples of suspected ACMs, and analyzing them in a UKAS-accredited laboratory. The survey report will include a risk assessment, management plan, and recommendations on how to manage the ACMs safely.

Refurbishment/Demolition Survey

The refurbishment/demolition survey is required before any refurbishment or demolition work begins. The survey aims to identify any ACMs that may be disturbed during the works and provide recommendations on their safe removal.

The refurbishment/demolition survey is intrusive and involves destructive inspection of all areas of the building that will be affected by the works. The survey report will provide a risk assessment, management plan, and recommendations on how to remove the ACMs safely.

How Often Should You Carry Out an Asbestos Survey?

The frequency of asbestos surveys depends on various factors, including the age and type of building, previous asbestos surveys, and changes in occupancy or use.

If your building has never had an asbestos survey before, you should carry out a management survey to identify any ACMs in the building. If the survey reports show that there are no ACMs or the ACMs are in good condition and not likely to be disturbed, you can opt for a periodic re-inspection every 3-5 years.

If you carry out any refurbishment or demolition works, you need to carry out a refurbishment/demolition survey to identify any ACMs that may be disturbed during the works. Even if you have had a previous management survey, you need to carry out a refurbishment/demolition survey if you're planning any works that may affect the ACMs.

In summary, you should carry out an asbestos survey:

• If your building has never had an asbestos survey before
• If there are changes in occupancy or use of the building
• If there are any suspected ACMs in the building or previous ACMs were not managed correctly
• Before any refurbishment or demolition works.

Conclusion

At Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon, we understand the importance of asbestos surveys in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of building occupants. Our qualified, experienced, and affordable asbestos surveyors can help you identify any ACMs in your building and provide recommendations on how to manage or remove them safely.

Whether you need a management survey, refurbishment/demolition survey or periodic re-inspection, we're here to help. Don't hesitate to contact us today on 01962 458066 or email us at [email protected] to schedule an asbestos survey in Devon. Visit our website at affordable-asbestos-removal-devon.co.uk for more information.