Asbestos Survey

Where there is work being done involves Asbestos Containing Materials then the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 will apply. Moreover, owners are not legally responsible for risks to contractors from asbestos, as the owners themselves are not engaged in any work activity normally.

Typically it will take 2-5 days to receive your survey.

Asbestos removal in itself poses an increased risk to asbestosis rather than the management of asbestos remaining in place. Therefore uRisk does not provide this service. 

Typically it will take 2-5 days to receive your survey.

Yes, all of our assessors are fully qualified and accredited by City & Guilds legionella control association and can help assist you in meeting compliance today for HSE (ACoP L8), and provide landlords with guidance for hot and cold water low risk systems. We are also Safe Contractor and Construction Online approved so you can rest assured that you are working with a trusted water hygiene service provider who put health and safety first.

All our engineers are DBS Checked to ensure suitable people are entering your premises and to safeguard vulnerable people. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards.

Yes, our services are nationwide. Whether you have one or multiple water systems and one or multiple sites, we provide services across the country, with qualified engineers scattered throughout the UK and offices based in Hertfordshire which is a 30-minute train journey to London King’s Cross. Get in contact with us and book an appointment where we can carry out a legionella risk assessment. We will look at factors like your water temperature, redundant pipework, where your water is stored and test for bacteria in water systems.

Asbestos stands as the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the UK, with a significant portion of these occurrences prevalent within the construction sector. This pervasive threat, often referred to as the ‘hidden killer,’ exacts a substantial toll, claiming nearly 40 tradesmen each week on average. Shockingly, an estimated 5,000 individuals succumb annually to asbestos-related illnesses stemming from past exposures, with countless others receiving diagnoses of fatal asbestos-related conditions.

In light of the severe risks associated with asbestos-containing materials within structures, regulatory mandates necessitate comprehensive asbestos surveys. These surveys come in two primary forms:

1. Management Asbestos Survey

2. Refurbishment and Demolition Survey

At uRisk, we specialize in providing meticulous asbestos surveying services, tailored to meet the stringent regulatory requirements and mitigate the serious health risks posed by asbestos exposure.

The Management Asbestos Survey focuses on identifying and managing any asbestos materials found within a building, whereas the Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Survey is conducted prior to renovation or demolition activities to ensure the safe handling and removal of asbestos materials.

Asbestos surveys should be conducted regularly, especially in buildings with a history of asbestos-containing materials or prior to any renovation or demolition work, to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations and maintain occupant safety.

At uRisk, our team of experts is dedicated to delivering comprehensive asbestos surveying visual inspection solutions, backed by our commitment to safety, compliance, and unparalleled expertise in asbestos management.

Asbestos surveys begin with a thorough examination of your premises conducted by a seasoned and certified professional well-versed in pertinent regulations. This comprehensive inspection entails scrutinizing ceilings, walls, and floors to pinpoint any materials posing potential asbestos hazards. Detailed documentation, including comprehensive notes, photographs, and samples as necessary, is compiled to generate a comprehensive report of findings.

Any man-made structure, commercial building, residential building or house constructed between 1850 and 1999 can still pose a risk to the occupants or workers who live or reside within them and thereby need asbestos surveys. UK Regulations require you to conduct asbestos surveys on buildings constructed within this period. They are required if you are occupying, buying, selling or demolishing such a building. If tenants or people are living inside the building, then asbestos surveys are also performed as a health and safety check. Asbestos surveys will uncover any instance of asbestos exposure.

The job of an asbestos surveyor is to inspect your building and identify potential asbestos-containing materials. The asbestos fibres themselves cannot always be identified directly because they are microscopic, however, an expert asbestos surveyor also is familiar with the types of building materials that might have asbestos in them, such as flooring tiles, roofing materials, window caulks, and so on.

Once the surveyor has located an asbestos-containing material a small sample will be taken of each suspect asbestos register or material which will then be analysed at the laboratory for further in-depth analysis. The laboratory will identify the type or types of asbestos present with sample(s) a bulk certificate of analysis is produced detailing the laboratory results.

Asbestos is a heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, strength-binding naturally fibrous mineral that was commonly added to manufacture building materials. It was found to be a durable material with fire and heat-resistant properties. That is why it works so well as a fireproofing & insulating material in particular.

Any building constructed between 1850 and 1999 will likely have asbestos-containing materials within the commercial property. However, during the 1970s & 1980s, health experts determined that asbestos was responsible for negatively impacting the health of anyone who is exposed to it.

The greatest exposure to asbestos occurs when asbestos-containing materials are damaged because this action releases fibres into the air which can be readily inhaled and cause severe health consequences. Some of the most significant health consequences include lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, kidney cancer, and gastrointestinal tract cancer.