Knowledge Base
Practical asbestos guidance written by an experienced surveyor.
The articles below cover common questions and topics relating to asbestos in buildings. If you have a question that isn't covered here, get in touch for straightforward, no-obligation advice.
Asbestos Management Plan Guidance
Understand the legal Duty to Manage asbestos, what an Asbestos Management Plan actually is, and how it differs from an Asbestos Management Survey.
How Much Asbestos Is Likely to Be in Your Home?
Research based on 4,500 domestic surveys shows how the likelihood and quantity of asbestos varies by the age of a property, with indicative removal costs.
Priority Risk Assessment Guidance
A step-by-step guide for non-domestic dutyholders on how to calculate Priority Risk Assessment scores for asbestos containing materials, including worked examples.
What Do Asbestos Containing Materials Look Like?
Below are some common Asbestos Containing Materials found during surveys, including loose fill insulation, sprayed coatings, thermal insulation, asbestos insulating board, textured coatings, floor tiles and more.
Asbestos Removal Guidance
If asbestos containing materials are identified in a building, they do not always need to be removed. Guidance on licensed, non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed asbestos work.
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Your Legal Responsibilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about asbestos surveys and regulations.
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