Asbestos or not? How to tell the difference

  It can be very difficult to tell if you have asbestos in your property. Whilst asbestos is a huge danger to human health it is also often misunderstood, and this means that you could be living with the material in your property for a long time without...

Do I need an asbestos survey before buying a flat?

If you are buying a new home you will be faced with a number of options regarding surveys on the property. Standard home buying surveys carried out by surveyors are an important part of the purchasing process, but they won’t always tell the whole story. Typically,...

Why you need an asbestos survey before refurbishment

Are you considering having a part of a commercial property refurbished? If so, asbestos might not be the first thing on your mind, but in order to ensure the safety of anyone working on the site, as well as the health and well-being of individuals in the building...

Why you need an asbestos survey

Whether you are a homeowner, a home buyer or are responsible for business premises, an asbestos survey can be something that is absolutely essential. Any building that was built before 2000 could contain asbestos, so it is vital for you to take all relevant...

Are asbestos surveys mandatory?

We are often asked whether asbestos surveys are a mandatory requirement, either for owners of residential or commercial properties. The truth is that it depends on the specific circumstances of the property. It’s also true that while sometimes it’s not necessarily...