Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys

Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys are required before any upgrade, structural alteration or demolition work takes place.

These surveys are intrusive and may involve accessing voids, removing finishes or opening building elements to locate all asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during planned works.

Why They're Essential

A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey is a legal requirement before any building work on structures built before 2000. It ensures:

• All asbestos is identified before work begins
• Contractors are protected from exposure
• Project timelines are not disrupted by unexpected findings
• Remediation options can be planned and budgeted in advance
• Legal compliance with construction and asbestos regulations

Carrying Out the Correct Survey Helps

• Prevent unexpected project delays
• Protect contractors from exposure
• Ensure compliance with asbestos and construction regulations
• Avoid costly emergency remediation works

The Survey Process

A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey is comprehensive and intrusive:

1. Planning � Understand the scope of planned works and identify areas at risk
2. Intrusive Inspection � Access voids, remove finishes, open building elements
3. Comprehensive Sampling � Take representative samples of all suspect materials
4. Laboratory Analysis � UKAS accredited analysis of all samples
5. Detailed Reporting � Clear identification of all ACM and remediation recommendations

Survey Scope

The survey extends beyond a Management Survey to include:

• Opening voids and wall cavities
• Removing finishes to expose materials
• Inspecting all structural elements likely to be affected by the proposed works
• Comprehensive sampling of all suspect materials