If you are a property owner or manager in Landfordwood or the surrounding areas, your building could be at risk of containing asbestos. Some of the reasons why you should consider an asbestos survey include:

Legal Requirements

Asbestos surveys are legally required before any refurbishment or demolition work in a building that was built before 2000. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR) mandates that such buildings must undergo a refurbishment and demolition survey (R&D). This survey will help identify ACMs that could be disturbed during the construction work and provide measures to manage them.

Similarly, if you are a landlord, you have a legal duty to manage the asbestos in your building and protect your tenants from exposure. This requires conducting an asbestos management survey (AMS) to identify the location and condition of ACMs and develop a management plan to monitor and prevent them from causing harm.

Health and Safety

Asbestos-related illnesses can be fatal, and exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can occur when renovating, repairing, or maintaining buildings that contain ACMs. An asbestos survey helps to assess the risk of exposure and provide recommendations on how to manage them. This includes removing or encapsulating the ACMs or implementing measures to prevent them from being disturbed.

Peace of Mind

Even if you are not legally required to conduct an asbestos survey, it is always better to err on the side of caution. Knowing that your building is free of ACMs or that any present are being managed can give you peace of mind and protect your investment.