Management Survey explained
A management survey is the standard survey for any building that is in use. The surveyor inspects every accessible room, ceiling void, riser and plant area, takes small samples of suspect materials and sends them to a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Each material is scored for condition and risk, so you can see straight away what is safe to leave, what needs labelling or encapsulating and what should come out. If you own or manage a non-domestic building built before 2000, the duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 means you need one.
Guide price: Homes from £180 · commercial from £395. Fixed written quote before any work.
When you need it
- You own, lease or manage a commercial building built before 2000
- You manage the common parts of flats or an HMO
- A fire risk assessor or insurer has asked for an asbestos register
- Contractors need asbestos information before routine maintenance
- You have taken over a building and there is no survey on file
What you get
- Asbestos register with photos and locations
- Material and priority risk scores (HSG264)
- Lab analysis certificates
- Recommendations: leave, label, encapsulate or remove
- Digital report you can share with contractors
How it works
- BookWe confirm the building size, access and any areas that are locked or occupied.
- InspectA surveyor checks every accessible area and takes samples with minimal disturbance, sealing each point.
- AnalyseSamples go to a UKAS-accredited lab for fibre identification.
- ReportYou get a register, floor-plan locations, photos, risk scores and clear recommendations.
Domestic, commercial and industrial management survey
Domestic
Homes and landlords: a management survey before selling, letting or minor works gives peace of mind and evidence for tenants.
Commercial
Offices, shops, schools and care homes: you need an up-to-date register to meet the duty to manage.
Industrial
Factories, warehouses and farms: large roof and wall areas of cement sheeting are surveyed and mapped zone by zone.
Typical management survey jobs
- Office block register
- HMO common-parts survey
- School or nursery survey
- Care home survey
- Shop and retail unit
- Industrial unit or warehouse
- Church and community hall
- Block of flats communal areas
- Farm buildings and barns
- Pre-lease or end-of-lease survey
Standards and law we work to: HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide; Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 4 (duty to manage).
Management Survey near me
We are a North West company and only work here, so "near me" really does mean near you. Choose your county to see the towns and villages we cover.
Management Survey questions
How long does a management survey take?
A typical house takes 1-2 hours on site. A small commercial unit is usually half a day. Reports follow within a few working days once the lab results are back.
Is a management survey intrusive?
Only slightly. We take small samples and seal each sample point. We do not lift floors or open up walls; that is a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do I need one for my house?
There is no legal duty for an owner-occupied home, but it is strongly advised before any DIY or building work in a home built before 2000.
How often should it be updated?
The register should be re-inspected at least once a year, or sooner if materials are in poor condition.