Asbestos surveys are a must-do before embarking on any refurbishment or demolition project in the UK. These surveys are essential in identifying the presence of asbestos in a building or property, which must be handled with utmost care and caution, given its hazardous nature.

Asbestos surveys are classified into two types:

• Management Surveys: Conducted to identify the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a building or property to ensure that they remain in good condition and pose no immediate threat to the building occupants.
• Refurbishment/Demolition Surveys: Conducted before a building is renovated, refurbished, or demolished. The aim is to identify the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that are likely to be disturbed during the refurbishment or demolition process.