Asbestos Management Surveys in London

A survey to find and assess asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed or damaged during normal occupation or routine maintenance, within the areas agreed for the survey. It is designed for a building in normal use, not for building work.

Haven’s standard asbestos management survey in London is £250.00. That includes one sample collected by the surveyor and its analysis by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Additional samples are charged separately.

The management survey, one sample collected by the surveyor, analysis of that sample by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and a survey report issued within 24 hours after the inspection and laboratory analysis.

Yes. Where a sample is needed to identify a material, the surveyor collects it, and it is analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. One sample is included in the standard price.

One. Additional samples are charged separately.

Within 24 hours after the inspection and the laboratory analysis have both been completed. The 24 hours is counted from the end of the laboratory analysis, not from booking or from the visit.

It depends on the property. The duty to manage asbestos in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 applies to non-domestic premises, which include the common parts of residential buildings, such as the communal areas of a block. It does not apply to the inside of an individual private home in the same way. If you are unsure whether the duty applies to your building, take appropriate advice.

Yes. The communal areas of a block, such as entrances, stairways and corridors, can be surveyed. Tell us which areas need surveying when you book.

Yes. Houses in multiple occupation are covered, including the areas shared by more than one household.

Yes. Commercial premises are covered by this service.

No. An asbestos register is not included. Where the duty to manage applies, keeping a record of asbestos-containing materials is the duty holder’s responsibility, and the survey findings can inform it.

No. An asbestos management plan is not included. Where the duty to manage applies, preparing and acting on a plan is the duty holder’s responsibility.

Consider the findings in the report and obtain appropriate advice about how the materials should be managed, or whether further action is needed. Asbestos removal and remediation are not part of this service.

No. A management survey is for a building in normal use. A refurbishment and demolition survey is a separate, more intrusive survey carried out before work that will disturb the fabric of the building. Refurbishment and demolition surveys are not part of this service.

There is no single fixed renewal period: it depends on the property. Asbestos information should be reviewed when circumstances change, for example if the condition of identified materials changes, the building is altered or refurbished, or its use changes. Where the duty to manage applies, the duty holder must keep the information up to date and monitor the condition of any asbestos-containing materials.

No. Sampling disturbs the material, so do not take samples yourself. Under this service the surveyor collects the sample, and it is analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.