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Asbestos Refurbishment Survey London
Intrusive asbestos surveying for the areas affected by planned refurbishment work. Taking the whole building down? See our asbestos demolition survey.What is an asbestos refurbishment survey?An asbestos refurbishment survey is an intrusive inspection of the areas affected by planned building work. Following HSE HSG264 guidance, it looks for asbestos-containing materials hidden within walls, ceilings, floors and other building fabric before refurbishment starts. The required scope depends on the planned works and access arrangements.
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Independent asbestos surveying · BOHS P402-qualified surveyor · Samples analysed by UKAS-accredited laboratory · Primelinks Solutions Ltd (Company No. 17088688)
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Reviewed by Afshar Tufail, BOHS P402-qualified surveyor. Reports quality-checked by Rizwan Zafar. Updated November 2026.
Overview
About this service
A refurbishment or demolition survey is an intrusive survey used to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, asbestos-containing materials in the areas affected by planned work. The survey scope must reflect the proposed works, and any access restrictions or limitations must be addressed before affected work begins. A competent surveyor can advise on the survey required for your project.
Scope and price confirmed before booking.
| Refurbishment survey point | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Survey area | The scope should match the exact areas affected by the planned refurbishment. |
| Intrusion | Inspection may be destructive so concealed materials can be investigated where access is required. |
| Sampling | Suspect materials can be sampled for laboratory analysis where required. |
| Access | Access requirements and any limitations should be agreed before work starts. |
| Report | The report should record scope, findings, sampling results where applicable, limitations and actions relevant to the planned works. |
Reference: HSE Asbestos: The Survey Guide (HSG264).
What's included
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What is a pre-refurbishment asbestos survey?
A refurbishment asbestos survey (often called a pre-refurbishment survey) is needed before building work that will disturb the fabric of a property. It is intrusive: the surveyor may lift floor coverings, open boxing and look inside ceiling voids and wall cavities in the areas affected by the work. Surveys are carried out in accordance with HSE guidance HSG264, and samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
When do you need a refurbishment survey in London?
You need an asbestos refurbishment survey before any work that disturbs the fabric of a building built before 2000. A management survey covers normal occupation only. It does not look inside walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before building work starts.
Typical London projects that need one:
- Kitchen and bathroom refits
- Rewiring, replumbing and new heating systems
- Loft conversions and rear extensions
- Removing internal walls or chimney breasts
- Shop, office and school refurbishments
- Strip-outs between commercial tenancies
The survey is intrusive. Our BOHS P402-qualified surveyor opens up the areas your contractor will work in and takes samples of suspect materials. Samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Surveys are carried out in accordance with HSE guidance HSG264.
The survey only needs to cover the areas affected by the planned work. Tell us the scope and we give you a fixed written quote before booking, from £250.
Your contractor needs the report before work starts. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whoever commissions the work must give contractors information about asbestos in the areas they will disturb. We issue reports typically within 24–48 hours of the site visit.
We survey, sample and report. We do not remove asbestos, so our findings are independent.
Refurbishment survey vs management survey
A management survey covers normal occupation and is less intrusive. A refurbishment survey covers only the areas where work is planned, but in much more depth. If part of the building stays in use, a combined survey may be the right choice. See types of asbestos survey.
How much does a refurbishment asbestos survey cost?
Prices start from £250, with a fixed written quote before you book. The price depends on the size of the work area, access and the number of samples. Reports are typically issued within 24–48 hours of the site visit. See our asbestos survey cost guide.
Fully intrusive inspection of work areas
Destructive sampling where necessary
Sampling and laboratory analysis where required
Detailed location drawings and photographs
Survey information to help contractors plan asbestos work
Survey information for relevant contractors
Report timescale confirmed before booking
Access requirements agreed before the survey
Why choose us
The Asbestos London Survey difference
Fast On-Site Response
On-site across London within hours when urgent inspection is required. Same-day survey visits are available.
Reports Delivered Within 24–48 Hours
Survey reports are typically delivered within 24–48 hours after the inspection and any required laboratory analysis are complete. We confirm the expected reporting timescale before booking.
100% Transparent Pricing
Fixed, honest written quotes with zero hidden charges, surprise costs or unexpected fees.
Laboratory analysis for asbestos identification
Samples can be submitted for laboratory analysis to identify asbestos fibres.
Sampling where required
Need sampling as part of the survey? We can scope it in
Where sampling is needed, the survey scope can include targeted samples for laboratory analysis, with findings incorporated into the asbestos survey report.
- Visits agreed to suit the survey scope
- Survey findings and relevant laboratory results
- Single point of contact
How it works
What happens next
01
Get in touch
Call 07707 999369 or fill in our online form. We will confirm availability and the next steps.
Response timescale confirmed from your enquiry
02
Book your survey
Appointment availability depends on the property, survey scope and access arrangements. Confirm a suitable date before booking; contact us to discuss urgent requirements.
Professional asbestos survey experience
03
Survey carried out
An asbestos surveyor visits the property, inspects accessible suspect materials and may take samples where required.
Surveyor qualifications available on request
04
Report delivered
Receive a clear digital report recording the survey scope, findings, sampling results where applicable, limitations and actions relevant to your planned refurbishment.
Digitally delivered survey reporting
How it works
Common questions
An intrusive refurbishment or demolition survey aims to locate asbestos-containing materials, as far as reasonably practicable, in the areas affected by the proposed work. Its scope should cover concealed materials that the work could disturb.
Before intrusive work begins, the asbestos information must be suitable for the project. A refurbishment or demolition survey may be needed where existing information does not adequately cover affected areas. Tell the surveyor exactly what work is planned.
A management survey identifies or presumes asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during normal occupation and routine maintenance. A refurbishment or demolition (R&D) survey is more intrusive and investigates the areas that the proposed works will disturb. The scope and access arrangements must match the project.
The areas undergoing intrusive surveying should be vacated and appropriately segregated. Reoccupation arrangements and confirmation that the area is fit for use should be agreed with the surveyor.
Materials that the planned work could disturb need appropriate action before that work starts. The controls and contractor requirements depend on the material, condition and work category. Some work requires an HSE-licensed contractor; other work can be non-licensed but still needs competent people and suitable controls.
Eligible residential management surveys start at £250. An intrusive refurbishment or demolition survey is priced separately according to the work areas, access and sampling required. We confirm a fixed written quote before booking.
Surveys are carried out by a BOHS P402-qualified surveyor. We can confirm the assigned surveyor's qualifications before booking. BOHS P402 is an individual qualification, not a company accreditation.
Survey reports are typically delivered within 24–48 hours after the inspection and any required UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis are complete. Reporting times are confirmed before booking and may vary with scope, access and testing requirements.
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