Surveys

Type 1 Asbestos Survey: Location and Assessment Survey (Presumptive Survey)

The purpose of this survey is to locate, as far as is reasonably practicable, any suspect asbestos-containing material (ACM) in the building and assess the risk. Sampling of materials is NOT undertaken.

This survey type is most commonly used in areas of difficult access such as high ceilings, small ducts, etc. in tandem with a Type 2 survey.

Type 2 Asbestos Survey: Standard Sampling, Identification and Assessment Survey

Type 2 surveys are the most cost-effective method of ensuring compliance with Regulation 4 (The Duty to Manage) of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. Following a survey of the building, representative samples of suspect materials are collected and analysed for the possible presence of asbestos.The resulting information is then used as the basis for the clients asbestos management plan.

It is a legal requirement for all non-residential properties to have in place an asbestos management plan in order to protect the health of workers undertaking maintenance on the property.

Type 3 Asbestos Survey: Full Access, Sampling and Identification Survey (Pre-demolition/major Refurbishment Survey)

As part of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2007, (CDM Regs), Type 3 asbestos surveys are required prior to major refurbishment or demolition works. Type 3 asbestos surveys may involve destructive inspection in order to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach.

The aim of a Type 3 asbestos survey is to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs (asbestos-containing materials) in the building. Asbestos materials may then be removed prior to other works beginning or the design amended accordingly to ensure no asbestos is disturbed. This protects the health of builders and demolition workers working on your site.