Commercial Asbestos Survey
Why Your Business Needs an Asbestos Survey
If your commercial building was constructed before 2000, it may contain asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos is hazardous when disturbed and must be appropriately identified and managed in accordance with UK safety requirements.
- Meet Safety Rules: Help maintain compliance with UK asbestos regulations, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Protect Staff and Visitors: Identify potential asbestos risks and reduce the possibility of harmful exposure.
- Plan Renovations Safely: Identify asbestos before construction or refurbishment work begins to help avoid unnecessary risks and delays.
What's Included in Our Asbestos Survey
Our commercial asbestos surveys are designed to identify potential asbestos materials and provide clear information for managing risks within your property.
Inspection of Key Areas
Certified surveyors inspect areas where asbestos may commonly be present, including insulation, ceiling tiles, coatings, and other higher-risk building materials.
Testing
Appropriate samples are collected and sent for laboratory testing to help confirm whether asbestos is present in the inspected materials.
Clear Report
You receive a detailed report identifying asbestos locations, material condition, and recommended steps for safe management.
Types of Asbestos Surveys
Choose the appropriate survey based on how your commercial property is being used and whether construction work is planned.
Management Survey
Suitable for properties in normal day-to-day use. It helps identify asbestos-containing materials that are present and can remain safely managed while undisturbed.
Refurbishment/Demolition Survey
Essential before refurbishment or demolition work. This more detailed survey identifies hidden asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during construction.
Managing Asbestos After the Survey
If asbestos is identified within your commercial property, appropriate management measures should be put in place to control the risks.
- Create an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP): Establish clear procedures for monitoring, managing, and controlling asbestos safely.
- Maintain an Asbestos Register: Keep accurate records showing where asbestos-containing materials are located and their current condition.
For a complete workplace safety strategy, you can also explore our Fire Risk Assessment for Commercial Properties service.
Quick Tips for Asbestos Management
Simple ongoing measures can help reduce the risk of accidental asbestos disturbance in commercial premises.
Keep Records Updated
Regularly review and update your Asbestos Register so that information about asbestos locations and conditions remains accurate.
Train Your Staff
Provide suitable asbestos awareness training to help employees recognise potential asbestos risks and avoid accidental disturbance.
Survey Before Renovations
Always identify and assess potential asbestos materials before starting refurbishment, construction, or demolition work.
Pricing for Asbestos Surveys
We provide transparent and competitive pricing tailored to the size and requirements of your commercial property.
Small Offices/Shops
Suitable for smaller commercial premises such as offices and shops.
GET A QUOTEMedium-Sized Properties
Suitable for properties such as restaurants, warehouses, and other medium-sized commercial premises.
GET A QUOTELarge Properties/Complex Sites
Contact us for a personalised quotation based on the size, layout, and requirements of your site.
GET A QUOTEFrequently Asked Questions About Commercial Asbestos
An asbestos survey is a professional inspection that identifies materials containing asbestos within a building and assesses their condition to support safe management.
Commercial property owners, employers, landlords, property managers, and other dutyholders responsible for buildings that may contain asbestos can require an appropriate asbestos survey.
If asbestos is identified, the survey report will document its location and condition and provide information to support appropriate management measures. An Asbestos Management Plan and Register may also be required.
Re-inspection should be carried out at suitable intervals based on the condition of the asbestos-containing materials, the property, and the risks involved. Regular reviews help ensure records remain accurate and management measures remain effective.
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the property. Small offices and shops start from £300, while medium-sized properties start at £500. Large or complex sites can be quoted according to their individual requirements.
A Management Survey is generally used for normal day-to-day occupation and helps identify asbestos that can be managed while undisturbed. A Refurbishment/Demolition Survey is more intrusive and is intended for properties where refurbishment or demolition work is planned, helping identify asbestos that could be disturbed during the work.