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Asbestos Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys

Planning a renovation or demolition project? Our fully intrusive R&D surveys are a legal requirement to identify all hidden asbestos-containing materials, ensuring your site is safe and compliant before work begins.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Essential Asbestos R&D Surveys for Safe Development in Lincoln

Planning any renovation, refurbishment, or demolition work in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, or across the wider East Midlands? If your property was built before the year 2000, undertaking an Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Survey is not just a recommendation; it's a critical legal requirement. At Asbestos In Homes, we provide comprehensive, fully intrusive R&D surveys designed to meticulously locate all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), including those hidden deep within your building's structure. This vital step ensures your project can proceed safely, legally, and without unexpected delays or dangerous exposures. We help commercial clients, landlords, and developers proceed with complete confidence, knowing every asbestos hazard has been identified.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), it is a clear legal duty for anyone commissioning refurbishment or demolition work on non-domestic properties (and common areas of domestic properties) built before 2000 to identify and safely manage asbestos. A standard Management Survey isn't sufficient for these works, as it only identifies accessible ACMs. An R&D survey, however, is a 'destructive' investigation, specifically designed to uncover all asbestos, even that concealed within walls, floors, ceilings, and other building elements. Failing to conduct an R&D survey before works begin can lead to severe consequences: risking worker health, significant project delays, costly fines, and even prosecution. Our expertise in conducting detailed building surveys in Lincoln and the East Midlands helps you avoid these pitfalls, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.

When you choose Asbestos In Homes for your R&D survey, you're opting for thoroughness and professionalism. Our highly trained and experienced surveyors will attend your property in Lincoln or the surrounding areas and carry out a detailed, fully intrusive inspection. This involves:

  • Extensive Investigation: We systematically access areas that might be disturbed during your planned works, including breaking into walls, ceilings, and floors where necessary, to search for hidden asbestos.
  • Safe Sampling: Any suspect materials found are carefully sampled by our experts, adhering to strict safety protocols to prevent fibre release.
  • UKAS-Accredited Laboratory Analysis: All samples are sent to an independent, UKAS-accredited laboratory for accurate analysis, confirming the presence or absence of asbestos fibres.
  • Comprehensive Reporting: You receive a detailed asbestos report outlining the location, type, quantity, and condition of any ACMs identified, along with clear recommendations for their safe removal or management before your refurbishment or demolition project commences.

Our Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys are tailored for a range of clients embarking on significant building projects in Lincolnshire and the wider East Midlands. You'll find our service invaluable if you are:

  • Commercial Property Owners: Ensuring your office, retail unit, or industrial site is safe and compliant before any structural changes.
  • Developers & Construction Firms: Providing the essential groundwork for new builds, extensions, or major renovations, preventing dangerous encounters with hazardous materials.
  • Landlords: Protecting your investment and tenants by adhering to legal duties when altering or demolishing parts of your rented premises.
  • Project Managers: Gaining a clear understanding of potential asbestos risks to accurately plan timelines, budgets, and safe working practices.
    By partnering with us, you safeguard your project, your workforce, and your reputation.
Legally Required by CAR 2012
Protects On-Site Workers
Identifies All Hidden ACMs
Prevents Project Delays & Contamination
Essential For Any Refurbishment or Demolition
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REFURBISHMENT & DEMOLITION SURVEYS

Ensuring Project Safety and Compliance with Asbestos In Homes

The goal of an R&D survey is not just compliance, but ultimately, the absolute safety of everyone involved in your refurbishment or demolition project. By identifying all asbestos-containing materials upfront, you enable their safe, planned removal or management before any disruptive work begins. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risk of accidental fibre release, which can have devastating health consequences and lead to expensive project halts. Our surveys provide you with the critical information needed to tender for asbestos removal services confidently, ensuring that only appropriately licensed contractors handle these hazardous materials. We stand as your trusted partner in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Our R&D Survey Process

Ensuring Your Project is Safe & Compliant

01

Consultation & Quote

Contact our team to discuss the scope of your refurbishment or demolition project. We'll provide expert advice and a clear, no-obligation quote for the required survey.

02

Intrusive Site Survey

A qualified surveyor conducts a fully intrusive survey of the project area, accessing structural elements to locate all potential asbestos materials, even those hidden from view.

03

UKAS Lab Analysis

Samples of any suspect materials are securely sent to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. This provides definitive confirmation of the presence and type of asbestos fibres.

04

Comprehensive Report

You receive a detailed R&D survey report outlining the location and condition of all asbestos found. This document is legally required before work can begin and informs the removal plan.

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Absolutely brilliant service from Asbestos In Homes. They removed our old asbestos garage roof in Lincoln quickly and safely. The team was professional, tidy, and left the site immaculate. Highly recommend them for their efficiency and peace of mind.

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Sarah Thompson

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We were worried about some textured coating in our new home in Nottingham. The team came out promptly to take a sample for testing. The process was fast, and they explained everything clearly. Their professional approach gave us real confidence.

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David Miller

– Google Review

As a landlord in Derby, I needed a full asbestos management survey. Asbestos In Homes provided a comprehensive report and a clear management plan. Their expertise and attention to detail were excellent, ensuring we are fully compliant.

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Richard Evans

– Google Review

We needed an Artex ceiling removed that tested positive for asbestos. The team were fantastic from start to finish. They fully contained the area, and the work was carried out to the highest safety standards. The whole process was far less stressful than I imagined. Thank you!

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Helen Carter

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Your common questions about asbestos surveys, testing, and removal answered. Find the information you need for your home or business in Lincoln & the East Midlands.

An Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Survey is a crucial, fully intrusive inspection of your building before any major work starts. Unlike a standard management survey, this one digs deep. Our experts carefully dismantle parts of the building, checking all areas where asbestos might hide – think within walls, under floors, inside ceiling voids, and even in hidden service ducts. The goal? To find every last bit of asbestos-containing material (ACM) before you or your contractors disturb it. It’s about making sure your project in Lincoln or anywhere in the East Midlands can go ahead safely, without any nasty surprises.

Anyone responsible for construction work on a non-domestic property in the East Midlands, built before the year 2000, absolutely needs an R&D survey. This includes commercial property owners, landlords, building developers, contractors, and facilities managers. Whether it’s a small office renovation in Nottingham, a factory strip-out in Derby, or a full building demolition in Leicester, if you're disturbing the fabric of the building, this survey is non-negotiable for safety and legal reasons.

Finding asbestos during an R&D survey is exactly what the survey is for – it helps you plan! If our UKAS-accredited lab confirms the presence of asbestos, we’ll clearly mark its location, type, and condition in a comprehensive report. This allows you to plan its safe removal before any other refurbishment or demolition work begins. We can then provide expert, licensed asbestos removal services. This proactive approach prevents accidental exposure, keeps your team safe, and avoids unexpected costs and delays further down the line. It's all about safe, compliant asbestos removal.

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Our team is ready to welcome you. Visit our office to discuss your asbestos removal in person, or contact us to schedule your initial consultation.

Our Location

Portland Place, 12 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JX

Our Phone

01522 459494

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SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Planning Work on Your Property?
Ensure It's Asbestos-Free

An R&D survey is a legal requirement before work begins.

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01522 459494

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Portland Place, 12 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JX