Location: North London
Property Type: Commercial Retail Unit
Survey Type: Asbestos Refurbishment Survey (CAR 2012 Compliance)
Survey Date: 08/06/2026
Project Overview
An asbestos refurbishment survey was carried out at a commercial restaurant premises in North London. The survey was commissioned ahead of planned refurbishment works to identify any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during alterations, strip-out, or upgrade works.
The purpose of the survey was to provide the client and contractors with clear information on asbestos risks before work began, helping ensure the project could be planned safely and in line with current asbestos regulations.
Survey Scope
A targeted asbestos refurbishment survey was completed within the areas affected by the proposed works. The inspection included accessible and relevant parts of the restaurant premises, including:
- Customer dining and takeaway areas
- Front-of-house areas
Kitchen and preparation areas where accessible - Ceilings, wall finishes, and floor finishes
- Service routes, boxing, and accessible voids
- Back-of-house and storage areas included within the refurbishment scope
As this was a refurbishment survey, intrusive inspection techniques were used where required to access hidden areas and materials likely to be affected by the works. Suspect materials were sampled where appropriate and submitted to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. The survey was carried out in accordance with HSG264 guidance.
Findings
Internal Finishes: Ceiling, wall, and floor finishes within the restaurant premises were inspected to identify any materials that may contain asbestos and could be disturbed during refurbishment.
Service Areas: Accessible service routes, boxing, risers, and voids were reviewed where possible, particularly in areas associated with kitchen and building services.
Condition: Any suspect materials identified during the survey were assessed for their condition, accessibility, and likelihood of disturbance during the proposed refurbishment works.
Other Materials: No further suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified within the accessible areas inspected beyond those recorded within the survey report.
Recommendations
Refurbishment Planning: The asbestos refurbishment survey report should be reviewed by the client, principal contractor, and all trades before refurbishment or strip-out works begin.
Avoid Uncontrolled Disturbance: No suspect materials should be disturbed until laboratory results and survey recommendations have been reviewed.
Contractor Awareness: All contractors working on site should be provided with the asbestos report before starting work.
Further Investigation: If previously hidden materials are uncovered during the project, works should stop in that area until further assessment has been completed.
Outcome
The client now has a clear asbestos refurbishment survey report for the restaurant premises in North London. The findings allow refurbishment works to be planned safely, with asbestos risks identified before disturbance and suitable control measures put in place where required.