The below is a guide to which sites and properties represent the highest potential asbestos liability and which asbestos survey types we recommend.
Domestic & commercial Constructed post 2000
No asbestos survey required
Domestic & commercial 1990 to 2000
Limited potential liability. No need to conduct pre-purchase asbestos survey
Refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey legally required prior to commencing works
Domestic & commercial Built before 1990
Increased risk of asbestos liability including licensable asbestos materials requiring specialist asbestos removal contractors
Increased risk of legacy issues from previous industrial usage
Recommend conducting pre-purchase asbestos survey
Refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey legally required prior to commencing works
Industrial 1990 to 2000
Increased risk of legacy issues from previous industrial usage
Recommend pre-purchase asbestos survey and desk top study
Refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey legally required prior to commencing works
Industrial Built pre 1990
High likelihood of licensable asbestos materials requiring specialist removal contractors
Increased risk of legacy issues from previous industrial usage
Recommend pre-purchase asbestos survey and desk top study
Refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey legally required prior to commencing works
Whilst this is for guidance only, if you are going to be demolishing or disturbing the fabric or structure of the building then you absolutely have a legal requirement to assess the risks from asbestos. If the building was built after 2000 then you can presume it’s free of asbestos. If it was built prior to 2000 it’s best to call us for free advice.