We provide asbestos surveys in Swansea and the surrounding areas that help duty holders meet their legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012. These surveys are designed to identify the presence, location and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within a property.
The information gathered is used to create or update an asbestos management plan, enabling safe occupation and ongoing maintenance of the building. Our approach focuses on clear reporting and practical guidance, helping clients understand risks and manage them effectively.
What an asbestos management survey involves
A management survey is the standard survey for buildings in normal occupation. It is designed to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, any asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during everyday use, routine maintenance or minor repair work.
The survey covers accessible areas of the building and records each material we find, along with its location, extent, type and condition. Every item is assessed for the risk it presents, taking account of how likely it is to be damaged or disturbed and who is likely to be nearby if it is.
It is not intended to cover areas that would need to be opened up or dismantled to inspect. Where access is restricted, we record the limitation clearly and set out what further work would be needed rather than leaving a gap in the report.
Who needs an asbestos survey
The duty to manage asbestos applies to non-domestic premises and to the common parts of residential buildings. If you own, occupy, manage or have maintenance responsibility for a building of this kind, that duty is likely to sit with you.
This service is typically suited to:
- Commercial buildings, offices, workshops and workplaces
- Landlords and managing agents responsible for communal areas
- Schools, community buildings and places of worship
- Any property built or refurbished before 2000
- Owners planning maintenance, refurbishment or a change of use
Asbestos was not fully banned in the UK until 1999, so any building constructed or altered before 2000 should be treated as potentially containing asbestos until a survey shows otherwise. It is found far more widely than most people expect: ceiling tiles, artex coatings, insulating board, floor tiles, cement roofing and sheeting, boiler flues, pipe lagging and rainwater goods are all common sources.
What your report contains
Our asbestos surveys produce a written report setting out what was found, where it is and what should happen next. It includes a register of all asbestos-containing materials and presumed materials, a material and priority risk assessment for each, photographs and plans showing locations, a record of any areas that could not be accessed, and clear recommendations for management, monitoring or removal.
The report is written to be used, not filed. Anyone carrying out maintenance in the building should be able to open it and understand immediately what they are dealing with
Get in touch
Our background spans surveying, site operations and construction management, so the advice you receive accounts for how a building is actually used and maintained, not just how it looks on a report.
Request a quote or call 07535 124101 to discuss your asbestos survey in Swansea today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I legally need an asbestos survey?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 place a duty to manage asbestos on those responsible for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings. The regulations do not require a survey in every case, but they do require you to take reasonable steps to find out whether asbestos is present and to record what you find. For most pre-2000 buildings, a survey is the only realistic way to meet that duty.
What is an asbestos management plan?
It is the written plan setting out where asbestos is in your building, what condition it is in, who is responsible for it, how it will be monitored and what should happen if it is damaged. The survey provides the information; the plan is what you use day to day.
Does my house need an asbestos survey?
The duty to manage does not apply to private homes, but asbestos is common in pre-2000 housing and can be a serious risk during renovation. If you are planning work that will disturb ceilings, floors, walls or an old garage roof, a survey beforehand is a sensible precaution.
What happens if asbestos is found?
Asbestos in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed is often safest left in place and managed, which usually means recording it, labelling it where appropriate and checking it periodically. Removal is recommended where material is damaged, deteriorating or at risk of disturbance. Higher-risk materials must be removed by a licensed contractor, and we can explain what your report means in practice.