Formerly known as a Type 3 Survey, a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey is necessary prior to any works which may affect the fabric (mainly the walls, floor, roof, and decorative elements) of a building. This can range from internal reconfiguration to total demolition of a building. It may also be required for soft-strip demolition projects.
What is an Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey?
We approach each Refurbishment and Demolition Survey on a case-by-case basis and within the customer’s requirements, whilst considering the overall project and detailed requirements of the project. We know from our wealth of experience that up-to-date and proper planning is the key to undertaking a comprehensive survey, and ensures that the customer is fully aware of any asbestos risks which may be contained within the fabric of a building.
What is inspected during the Refurbishment and Demolition Survey?
Standard areas for inspection are internal partitions, boiler flues, beam casings, soffits, thermal insulation, riser shafts, false ceilings, door panels, external roof & gutters, roof spaces, Artex/textured coatings, roof linings, ceiling tiles, ceiling return panels, fire cells, windowsills, heater units, bulkheads, seals, mastics and gaskets, drain pipes, floor spaces, voids and thermoplastic floor tiles.
Why are Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys Important?
Refurbishment and Demolition Survey are important as they locate and identify asbestos-containing materials. The process is more intensive than a management report and includes lifting floorboards and taking samples from accessible wall cavities. The surveyor should be trained in where to look for asbestos and this is marked on a diagram within the document, along with the approximate amounts of asbestos present.
A survey should be obtained prior to any works commencing, ensuring that anyone working on the building or site has access to the report and is made fully aware of any risks of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Once You Receive the Report
Where required by the customer, Ashbee’s surveyor will return to the building to discuss the results and recommendations of the asbestos refurbishment survey to assist with any queries or concerns.
It’s important that the client provides us with a complete scope of the refurbishment project to allow the asbestos refurbishment survey to be tailored to the customer’s requirements; ensuring that only the necessary areas are included and that no unnecessary work or damage is carried out (which may increase the budget unnecessarily).
In some cases, it may be necessary for the area in question to be vacated and/or emptied in advance of the survey being carried out to allow access to the relevant areas.
Given the expected eventual and substantial refurbishment/demolition of the site, no reinstatement is carried out on any damage to non-asbestos materials that may have occurred in the pursuit of our surveying objectives. It will be assumed that all asbestos materials detected will be removed from the location by a licensed asbestos contractor.
How much does an R&D Survey cost?
The cost of an Asbestos Refurbishment Survey start at £380.00 + VAT and vary depending on the location of the building and size. We are happy to provide free quotations.
