Management survey
For buildings in normal use. Finds asbestos that could be disturbed during everyday occupation and maintenance. Only slightly intrusive.
Refurbishment and demolition survey
For areas that will be worked on. Fully intrusive, opening up walls, floors and ceilings to find hidden asbestos. The area is usually empty during the survey.
Which do you need?
If the building is in use and you are not doing building work, a management survey. If you are refitting, rewiring, extending or demolishing, an R&D survey of the work area.
Can you have both?
Yes. Many clients have a management survey for the whole building and an R&D survey for each project area.
This guide is general information. Every building is different, so ask us before you start work.
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