As the warmth of Summer 2025 settles in, many homeowners and businesses are planning renovations, maintenance, or simply making the most of the longer days. However, before embarking on any projects, particularly in older properties, it’s crucial to remember the hidden dangers of asbestos. Our team is working diligently across Essex, Kent and surrounding London areas to ensure properties are safe and compliant through professional asbestos surveys.
Why Summer is the Ideal Time for Asbestos Surveys
Summer often brings opportunities for property improvements, but disturbing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) without proper precautions can release hazardous fibres, posing significant health risks. Undertaking an asbestos survey before any work begins is not just a recommendation; it’s a legal requirement for commercial properties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and a vital safety measure for domestic properties.
What We’re Seeing This Summer
Our recent work highlights the diverse needs for asbestos surveys:
- Commercial Management Surveys: Businesses are proactively commissioning management surveys. These are essential for identifying ACMs that could be disturbed during normal occupation and minor maintenance, allowing for a robust asbestos management plan to be put in place. It’s about ongoing safety and compliance.
- Domestic Management Surveys: For homeowners, such as a recent bungalow survey in Colchester, a management survey provides peace of mind. It identifies ACMs that are unlikely to be disturbed during everyday living but offers crucial information for any future plans, ensuring the safety of residents.
- Domestic Refurbishment Surveys: With many taking advantage of the summer break for home improvements, refurbishment surveys are in high demand. Our intrusive survey in Dartford, for instance, identified ACMs like asbestos insulation board (AIB) and asbestos cement in areas planned for renovation. These surveys are absolutely critical before any destructive work begins, ensuring hazardous materials are safely removed.
Don’t Risk It: Get a Professional Survey
Whether you’re a duty holder for a commercial building, a landlord, or a homeowner planning a summer project, understanding the presence of asbestos in your property is the first step to safety. Our expert surveyors use the latest techniques and adhere to industry best practices (HSG264) to provide comprehensive and reliable reports.
Ensure your summer projects are safe and compliant.
Contact us today to schedule your asbestos survey and get peace of mind.
