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An Asbestos Survey is a vital inspection designed to identify and assess the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within your premises. Conducting a thorough asbestos survey demonstrates your business’s commitment to health and safety, legal compliance, and risk management – trusted by clients, partners, and regulators across all industries. By managing asbestos risks, you protect employees, contractors, and building users from potential harm and avoid costly legal issues. Compliancy Group guides you through every step – making asbestos compliance clear, practical, and a genuine business advantage.

Why Choose Compliancy Group?

We understand the complexities of asbestos management and current health and safety regulations. Our team brings hands-on experience with asbestos surveys, risk assessments, and compliance strategies.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need an initial asbestos survey, ongoing monitoring, policy development, or compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your requirements. We offer flexible support packages—from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for compliance assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny—helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage asbestos compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer environments, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency—so you can focus on your core business.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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Asbestos Survey Benefits for Your Business

Demonstrate compliance to secure contracts and reassure clients.

Show your commitment to health, safety, and legal responsibilities.

Minimise the risk of asbestos exposure and related liabilities.

Enhance your standing as a responsible and trusted organisation.

Regular surveys and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing safety and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Strengthen Reputation

Strengthen Reputation

Drive Continuous Improvement

Benefits of Compliancy Group Services

From initial survey to ongoing support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after inspection.

Our 100% compliance pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

Relevant Certifications & Accreditations

FAQ's - Asbestos Survey

In the UK, you are legally required to have an asbestos survey if you own or manage a non-domestic property built before 2000. This is due to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, which mandate an asbestos management survey to identify potential asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). If you plan to refurbish or demolish the property, a more detailed refurbishment/demolition survey is also necessary. While not mandatory for domestic homeowners, an asbestos survey is highly recommended when buying a property built before 2000, especially if you plan renovations
In commercial and non-domestic properties, an asbestos survey is required at least annually, with more frequent inspections (every 6-12 months) needed if asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present. These inspections are part of the legal requirement to manage asbestos in buildings and ensure a safe environment
Asbestos testing involves collecting samples of suspected materials from a building and analyzing them in a laboratory to determine the presence and concentration of asbestos fibers. This testing is crucial for confirming whether materials contain asbestos and assessing the potential risk they pose.
What is the point of a Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey? Not only will the asbestos survey give you peace of mind against the Health Implications of Asbestos, but it will allow you to have all the knowledge you need to make a more informed decision when buying an older home.
Some solicitors, mortgage lenders, estate agents and insurance companies may require an asbestos survey to have been carried out before proceeding with a property sale or purchase. Again, properties constructed after 1999 are unlikely to pose any asbestos risk, and so generally an asbestos survey is not required.
Sampling asbestos materials should be carried out by a suitably trained person. If in doubt, use a competent surveyor. To analyse a sample you must use trained and competent analysts who must be accredited.
The duration of an asbestos survey varies widely, from a couple of hours for a small residential property to several days for a large commercial building. Factors influencing the time include the building's size, age, complexity, and the type of survey required
During the inspection the Surveyor will detail any suspect asbestos materials on a plan and take photographs for inclusion in the report. Samples of materials are also taken for analysis and determination of content in an accredited laboratory.
A homeowner may wish to have the asbestos checked at periodic intervals for peace of mind, but they are under no legal obligation. If the property is owned by a council or housing association then an annual asbestos reinspection is recommended.
If you are buying or leasing a property, especially an older one, an asbestos survey is essential. Properties built before 2000 are more likely to contain asbestos materials.