UKAS-Accredited Asbestos Surveyors
Formally written asbestos surveys for commercial, industrial, educational and domestic properties across England and Wales. CAR 2012 compliant reports with asbestos register, condition ratings and management recommendations — delivered fast.
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What Is an Asbestos Survey?
An asbestos survey is a formal inspection of a building or site carried out by a trained and qualified surveyor to locate, identify and assess all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) present. The outcome is a written survey report with an asbestos register — a legally recognised document recording the location, type, condition and risk rating of every ACM found.
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), a refurbishment and demolition (R&D) survey is a legal requirement before any planned renovation, refurbishment or demolition work on a pre-2000 building. Failure to obtain one — or proceeding with work without one — is a criminal offence and can expose contractors, building owners and developers to serious legal and financial risk.
Asbestos surveys are also required for buildings where the person in control has a duty to manage asbestos under Regulation 4 of CAR 2012 — this typically means commercial property owners, employers and landlords of non-domestic premises.
⚠ Survey vs Testing — what's the difference?
A survey is a full building inspection producing a formal written report and asbestos register. Testing (bulk sampling) confirms whether a specific suspect material contains asbestos. A survey includes sampling; testing alone does not constitute a survey. If you need confirmation on a single material, see our asbestos testing service.
CAR 2012 Compliant
All survey reports are fully compliant with CAR 2012 and the HSE's guidance in MDHS100.
UKAS Lab Analysis
All bulk samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Results are legally defensible.
Qualified Surveyors
All surveys are carried out by trained, qualified and experienced asbestos surveyors.
Fast Turnaround
Most surveys booked within days. Reports issued promptly — we won't hold up your programme.
Survey Types
The type of survey required depends on what the building is being used for and what work is planned. CAR 2012 defines the specific requirements for each. Not sure which you need? Call us and we'll advise.
Survey Type 01
For occupied buildings in normal use
A management survey is the standard survey required to manage asbestos in a building that is occupied and in normal use — with no planned refurbishment or demolition. It is designed to locate, as far as is reasonably practicable, all ACMs that could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including maintenance and minor works.
The survey produces an asbestos register — a written record of all ACMs found, their location, type, condition, and a risk assessment — which forms the basis of an ongoing asbestos management plan. Building owners and employers with a duty to manage under CAR 2012 Regulation 4 must have this in place.
When you need this
You own or manage a commercial, industrial, educational or public building built before 2000. You need an asbestos register for compliance. Required by CAR 2012 Regulation 4.
Survey Type 02
Before any renovation or demolition work
A refurbishment and demolition (R&D) survey is required before any refurbishment, renovation or demolition work on a pre-2000 building. It is more intrusive than a management survey — surveyors must gain access to all areas that will be disturbed by the planned work, including hidden voids, ceiling spaces, wall cavities and floor voids.
This survey is a legal requirement under CAR 2012 Regulation 7 before any licensed or unlicensed asbestos work and must be completed before work begins. It identifies all ACMs that could be disturbed by the planned works so that they can be safely removed or managed before construction starts.
When you need this
You are planning any renovation, refurbishment or demolition of a pre-2000 building. This is a legal requirement. Proceeding without one exposes you to criminal liability.
Survey Type 03
Ongoing monitoring of known ACMs
A reinspection survey (also called a periodic reinspection) is carried out on buildings where ACMs have already been identified and documented in an existing asbestos register. Its purpose is to reassess the condition of known ACMs at regular intervals — typically annually — to check whether they have deteriorated, been damaged, or need to be reclassified as a higher risk.
Regular reinspection is a key part of an asbestos management plan. Under CAR 2012, the duty holder must keep the asbestos register up to date — which means reinspecting and updating it whenever conditions may have changed.
When you need this
You have an existing asbestos register and need to meet your ongoing duty to manage obligations under CAR 2012. Typically required annually for commercial buildings with known ACMs.
What You Receive
Every survey carried out by AIB Solutions produces a professionally written report that meets the requirements of CAR 2012 and the HSE's guidance document MDHS100. The report is the legal record you need — for compliance, for contractors, and for property transactions.
Unlike a basic testing certificate, a survey report gives you a complete picture of your building's asbestos status — not just whether asbestos is present, but where it is, what type, what condition it's in, and what needs to happen next.
Important for property transactions
Commercial property buyers, solicitors and mortgage lenders increasingly require an up-to-date asbestos survey report before exchange. A current survey report — particularly for pre-2000 buildings — can be essential to completing a sale or lease.
Asbestos Register
A complete register of every ACM found — location, material type (e.g. AIB, cement, floor tiles), and precise description. The legal record under CAR 2012 Regulation 4.
Condition Ratings
Each ACM is assessed for condition (good, fair, poor) and scored for the risk it presents in its current state — giving you a prioritised view of what needs action first.
UKAS Lab Results
All bulk samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory confirming fibre type (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite). Results are included in the report as appendices.
Management Recommendations
Clear recommendations for each ACM — whether to leave in place and monitor, encapsulate, or arrange removal. Practical guidance to help you meet your duty to manage obligations.
Photographic Record & Floor Plans
Photographs of each ACM location and annotated floor plans showing precisely where materials are situated — so the register is genuinely usable in practice.
Who Needs an Asbestos Survey
CAR 2012 places legal obligations on a wide range of building owners, employers, landlords and contractors. Here's who needs a survey and what type.
If you own or manage a non-domestic building built before 2000 you have a duty to manage asbestos under CAR 2012 Regulation 4. This requires you to have an up-to-date asbestos survey and management plan in place.
Management SurveyBefore any refurbishment, fit-out or demolition project commences on a pre-2000 building, an R&D survey is a legal requirement. Principal contractors are legally responsible for ensuring this is in place before any asbestos-disturbing work begins.
R&D SurveyLandlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and some other residential landlords have asbestos management duties. For any pre-2000 rental property where renovation is planned, an R&D survey protects the landlord and their contractors.
Management or R&DPublic sector landlords managing large portfolios of pre-2000 housing and commercial stock need ongoing management surveys and annual reinspections to meet their duty to manage obligations under CAR 2012.
Management + ReinspectionFacilities managers responsible for pre-2000 buildings need a live asbestos register to safely manage maintenance activities, brief contractors and respond to any accidental disturbance of ACMs. An up-to-date survey is the foundation of your asbestos management plan.
Management SurveyCAR 2012 can be complex — the right survey type depends on your specific situation. Call our team for free, no-obligation advice. We'll tell you exactly what you need, why, and what it will cost.
Free Advice — 01782 613773Our Survey Process
We make the process as straightforward as possible. From your initial call to receiving your completed survey report, our team guides you through every step — including advising which survey type you need if you're unsure.
Book a SurveyInitial Consultation & Scoping
Call or submit an enquiry and we'll establish what type of survey you need — management, R&D or reinspection — based on your building, its age, and any planned works. We'll provide a clear, itemised quote with no hidden costs. Most surveys can be booked within days.
Site Visit & Building Inspection
Our qualified surveyor attends site and carries out a thorough inspection of all accessible areas — or, for R&D surveys, all areas affected by the planned works including ceiling voids, wall cavities and floor voids. The survey follows the HSE's MDHS100 guidance throughout.
Bulk Sample Collection
Where suspect materials are identified, small bulk samples are carefully collected following strict contamination control procedures. Samples are packaged, labelled and submitted to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis to confirm fibre type and presence.
Lab Analysis & Results
The laboratory analyses samples using polarised light microscopy (PLM) — the standard analytical method required by MDHS101. Results confirm whether asbestos is present and identify the fibre type (chrysotile, amosite or crocidolite). We chase results and keep you updated on turnaround times.
Survey Report & Asbestos Register
We compile the full written survey report including asbestos register, condition ratings, UKAS lab results, photographs, floor plans and management recommendations. The report is issued promptly and meets all CAR 2012 requirements. If removal is needed, we can quote and schedule that work directly.
Why Choose AIB Solutions
Using AIB Solutions for your survey means you're working with a contractor who can take the job all the way to completion. If the survey identifies ACMs requiring removal, we can quote and schedule that work directly — no need to manage multiple contractors or hand over documentation to someone new.
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HSE Licensed & CAR 2012 Compliant
All surveys meet CAR 2012 requirements and follow HSE guidance (MDHS100). Reports are legally defensible and accepted by solicitors, insurers and contractors.
UKAS-Accredited Lab Analysis
All samples go to a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Results are precise, unambiguous and legally valid — not the cut-price analysis that some contractors use.
Survey to Removal — One Contractor
If the survey identifies asbestos requiring removal, we quote and schedule that work directly. One point of contact, seamless handover, no delays.
Fast Booking & Report Turnaround
Most surveys booked within days of enquiry. Reports turned around promptly — we understand that a delayed report can hold up an entire construction programme.
Nationwide Coverage
Asbestos surveys across England and Wales — domestic, commercial, industrial and public sector. Call to check availability in your area.
Book an Asbestos Survey
Management surveys, R&D surveys and reinspections across England and Wales. CAR 2012 compliant reports with UKAS lab analysis. Most surveys booked within days — call now or submit an enquiry and we'll respond same day.
Management surveys, R&D surveys and reinspections across England and Wales. CAR 2012 compliant reports with UKAS lab analysis. Most surveys booked within days — call now or submit an enquiry and we'll respond same day.
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