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Armco Asbestos Surveys
An asbestos survey represents your first line of defence against asbestos. Far more than a cursory glance around your property, a proper survey involves meticulous inspection, by qualified and competent professionals, who can identify potential asbestos-containing materials that the untrained eye would miss.
A specialist will examine accessible areas, taking any samples they may need from materials they deem suspicious for analysis. The reporting documents contain location, type and condition of any asbestos materials discovered, forming the cornerstone of your asbestos management strategy.
The management survey represents the minimum standard for occupied buildings. During this assessment, surveyors identify asbestos-containing materials that might be disturbed during normal occupancy. While it is considered ‘minimally invasive’, surveyors will need access to all accessible areas, including above suspended ceilings.
A standard management survey will not be enough if you are planning any refurbishment or any type of demolishing. You will need a refurbishment and demolition survey, which goes deeper… quite literally. This inspection examines areas that would be disturbed during construction work, often requiring controlled break-in to access certain spaces.
These surveys are more comprehensive, and for the correct reason. Construction work can disturb previously dormant asbestos, creating serious health hazards for workers and future occupants. Failing to conduct this survey before work begins not only risks lives but could result in substantial penalties.
First, asbestos surveys protect human health. Whether it is your employees, tenants, family members or contractors, everyone who enters your building deserves protection from invisible yet deadly asbestos fibres. The human cost of cutting corners on asbestos safety is simply too high.
Should someone develop an asbestos-related illness linked to your property, liability claims could follow. Having documentation of professional surveys and appropriate management demonstrates due diligence, potentially saving you from devastating financial and reputational damage.
Receiving your asbestos survey marks the beginning, not the end, of your responsibility.
Here is what happens next:
The survey results document is your asbestos register, a comprehensive document detailing all identified asbestos-containing materials on your premises. This living document must remain accessible to anyone who might work on your building and requires regular updates following inspections or remedial work.
Based on the survey findings, you will need to develop an asbestos management plan. This strategic document outlines how you will monitor and maintain asbestos-containing materials, detailing responsibilities, emergency procedures and planned remedial actions.
The plan might recommend:
With something as critical as asbestos safety, partnering with experts is not just sensible, it is essential. At Armco, we have built our reputation on delivering meticulous asbestos surveys that protect both lives and livelihoods.
Our surveyors bring unmatched expertise to every inspection and deep knowledge of UK building practices. We understand where asbestos lurks in different building types and eras, enabling us to identify risks that less experienced surveyors might miss.
Beyond technical excellence, we pride ourselves on practical, straightforward advice. Our reports avoid confusing jargon, providing clear guidance on next steps. We are committed to helping you manage asbestos safely and cost-effectively never recommending unnecessary removal when proper management would suffice.
Contact Armco today for a no-obligation discussion about your property’s asbestos survey needs. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the right type of survey for your circumstances.
Published May 09, 2025
