Asbestos Surveys Surrey

Asbestos materials were commonly used in the county well into the late 90s and it is still common to find it within homes and commercial properties. There were a number of benefits of using asbestos due to it being heat, fire and chemical resistant as well as unlikely to biologically degrade and would not dissolve in water, however, these didn’t outweigh a major drawback that past asbestos exposure caused serious health problems. Laws have been introduced and updated throughout the years (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 is the most up-to-date) in order to ensure asbestos and asbestos fibres are managed safely- these can be done through asbestos testing, having a solid asbestos management plan and asbestos register to name a few.

The guidance from Surrey County Council is clear – when in doubt, seek advice from a qualified asbestos professional.

It is vital that you leave any asbestos materials alone and contact a certified professional in Surrey as soon as you can. Its removal should be handled by a licensed contractor and any Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) should be disposed of correctly by a licensed disposal site.

Learn more in our guide to what you should do if you find asbestos in your property – as a duty holder, it’s a legal requirement to identify ACMs and ensure its management.

Blue Star Asbestos Ltd offers a completely independent, cost effective and professional service – we are not affiliated with any asbestos removal contractors so you are guaranteed impartial advice.

• All types of asbestos surveys covered
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• Fully insured and certified
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• Highly trained and experienced team

There are 7 main places you could find asbestos today, these include:

• Homes and buidlings
• Schools and public buildings
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Cars and motor vehicles
• Consumer products
• Imported products
• Natural occurences

To find out more, please read our guide.

The ban on asbestos in the United Kingdom came into effect in stages, targeting different types of asbestos materials, with white asbestos being the last to be prohibited in 1999. 

Learn more in our guide to when asbestos was banned.

Different types of asbestos surveys require unique attention to one another, as they are dynamic in nature. Some surveys in Surrey need to be carried out every 6 – 12 months, whereas some only need to be completed once.

Read our guide to how often asbestos surveys should be carried out.

While the three varieties of asbestos utilised in roof tiles and slates can be easily distinguishable on their own (crocidolite, amosite and chrysotile), it becomes challenging to identify them when they are blended into a single roof tile

Roofing tiles that contain asbestos often have a white, grey, or blue-white colour, however, as previously mentioned, other tiles made from safe materials also share these colours.

Suspect asbestos in your garage roof? Read our comprehensive guide!

The time required to conduct an asbestos survey in Surrey varies due to certain factors.  These factors include the size, age, use and occupancy of a building and if destructive inspection needs to be carried out.

As a rough guide, you should allow at least one day for an asbestos survey to be carried out. For a more in-depth answer, see our guide to how long asbestos surveys can take to complete.

Since the implementation of new regulations in 2012, there are now two types of asbestos surveys that are typically used within the UK. Asbestos Management Surveys and Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys.

There are also two other types of asbestos surveys that aren’t widely used but are still necessary for some situations. Re-inspection Surveys and Pre-purchase Surveys.

Yes, we provide asbestos surveys in the county of Surrey and across the south coast! Blue Star Asbestos is locally based and provides surveys in:

Portsmouth,Southampton, Basingstoke,Winchester, Fareham, Havant, Gosport, Hayling Island, Hedge End, Waterlooville and throughout the whole of Hampshire as well as parts of West Sussex and Surrey.