Any building constructed before the year 2000 could contain potentially lethal amounts of asbestos within its structure. Asbestos was very popular from the 60s to 90s before research revealed the life-threatening implications.
Toilet cisterns, padding, tiles and pipes are just a few items that could contain asbestos. As buildings deteriorate, the higher the likelihood of asbestos fibres releasing into the environment.
You can’t sell a building without an asbestos management survey. Because of the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (PMA), which makes it an offence to make false statements when selling a property. Sellers must disclose the presence of asbestos, to do that they need a management survey.
What is an asbestos management survey?
Before you go thinking this involves smashing in the walls and pulling out ceiling tiles. Don’t. That isn’t the case. The asbestos survey is purposed around locating as is practicable, the presence of any asbestos material. Trusted surveyors should have a P402 certificate and a minimum of 6 months working in the field.
If items are suspected to contain asbestos, the surveyor will take a sample back for testing. Generally, the results come back within a ten-day turnaround. Finally, a simplistic report will cover the main details, no complicated jargon, just the straight facts.
Why do you need an asbestos survey?
Think of it like this.
Asbestos is synonymous with liability. Payout claims run into the millions.
A management survey covers your back if a claim comes your way. For example, if an ex-employee suffered asbestosis and made a claim, they would go back through every employer including you.
Landlords, business owners, anybody who is responsible for making repairs must get a survey sorted.
You had one done ten years ago?
The regulations have changed since then, which means new practices crucial to current inspections.
Direct365 Asbestos Management Survey
We recommend a yearly management survey; this will cover every room with reasonable access. Our unmarked, discreet building surveyors will have the job done within the day. Experience is key when doing a survey which is why our team has 5 -10+ years worth.
Usually, you would end up paying extra on top of the service for each sample. Unique to our service, no need to worry about extra prices put on for sampling. It’s all included.
All we ask to get the job done fast and efficiently is when you book, give the layout to the building; this generates the report. That way you know if and where the asbestos, is. For an efficient and affordable service, contact us at Direct365.
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