Asbestos Management Survey in Maidstone, Kent

At Asbestos Surveys Essex, we were recently instructed to carry out an asbestos management survey in Romford, Essex at a purpose-built residential care home.

Due to the nature of the premises and the vulnerability of residents, it was essential that the asbestos inspection was completed with minimal disruption while ensuring full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

This project highlights the importance of professional asbestos management surveys within healthcare and residential care settings across Essex.

Project Overview

The property is a multi-storey brick-built care home located in Romford, constructed in the late 1980s. Although asbestos use was declining during this period, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were still commonly used in commercial and institutional buildings.

The care home management required:

A full asbestos management survey
Updated asbestos register documentation
Material and priority risk assessments
Clear management recommendations

As the building is an occupied care facility, ensuring the safety of residents, staff, contractors, and visitors was the primary concern.

Survey Scope

Our qualified asbestos surveyors carried out a comprehensive inspection of all accessible areas, including:

Resident bedrooms
Communal lounges and corridors
Dining areas
Boiler room and plant areas
Roof voids and loft spaces
Electrical intake cupboards
External outbuildings

Where necessary, controlled sampling of suspected materials was undertaken and submitted to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis.

All works were carefully planned around the care home’s daily operations to avoid disturbance.

Survey Findings

The asbestos management survey identified several asbestos-containing materials, including:

Asbestos insulating board (AIB) within service risers
Chrysotile-containing vinyl floor tiles in plant areas
Asbestos cement panels within external soffits
Textured coatings containing trace chrysotile

Importantly, the majority of ACMs were in good condition and posed a low risk if left undisturbed and properly managed.

Recommendations & Outcome

Following completion of the survey, we provided the client with:

A detailed asbestos register
Photographic evidence and sample results
Material and priority risk assessments
Management action plan
Clear labelling recommendations where required

Because the materials were largely in stable condition, removal was not immediately required. Instead, we advised implementing a formal asbestos management plan, including:

Regular condition inspections
Contractor awareness procedures
Clear documentation available on site

This ensures the care home remains fully compliant while protecting residents and staff.

By commissioning a professional asbestos management survey in Romford, the care home operators demonstrated due diligence and proactive compliance with UK asbestos legislation.