Asbestos Survey FAQ's

The cost of Asbestos Surveys depends on the type of property you have , the number of rooms and how complex the property is to inspect.
If you have a small , uncomplicated property then the cost of the asbestos survey will be relatively cheap , however , for a more substantial and complex building the cost will be higher.
The price of the survey will take into account the time spent at the property and the investigation required to complete the survey thoroughly.

You may need a simple homebuyer asbestos survey because your lender has requested one. Or you may be renovating your house and require a more in-depth Refurbishment and Demolition Survey.
By answering a few simple questions we can easily and quickly advise on the type of survey you need.

We offer Asbestos Surveys with the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area.
This includes areas within South Nottingham , North Nottingham , Newark , Chesterfield , Matlock , Alfreton and Derby.
Call us with the area you require a survey and we will be able to help.

Asbestos testing can target localised areas of your property , whereas a survey can target the whole property. By calling our team , we can advise on what option would be best suited to you and your needs.

House surveyors are generally experienced enough to identify what they believe to be asbestos , but they do not carry out testing to confirm this. You will require a specialist asbestos surveyor to carry out an inspection and take samples to confirm whether the material does in fact contain asbestos.

Legally no , the seller of a property if only required to declare asbestos they are aware of within the property. They do not have to provide an asbestos survey.

Yes! There is no law against selling a home which contains asbestos , so long as you declare the asbestos to potential buyers.

The current cost of asbestos testing with Surv-Tec is £105-125 for the initial visit (includes one sample removal and testing) , then £25 per sample thereafter.
These prices include UKAS accredited Laboratory Results and VAT
Our prices listed above are correct as of November 2022 and are for Nottingham , Chesterfield and Derby Only. For quotes on asbestos testing in other areas , contact us.

Yes we can , there are many materials which we can carrying out sample testing on such as Artex , Loft Insulation , Cement Boards , Lagging etc

We offer Asbestos Testing within the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area.
This includes areas within South Nottingham , North Nottingham , Newark , Chesterfield , Matlock , Alfreton and Derby.
Call us with the area you require a survey and we will be able to help.

Yes they can and the adhesive which has stuck the floor tiles in place!
We carry out asbestos testing on most materials within domestic and commercial properties.

We use UKAS accredited laboratories for material analysis. The labs have to adhere to strict controls and legislation to ensure that the results they provide are accurate.

We can yes! If you provide us with the details of the material type and location of the material we can take samples to be analysed for asbestos.
UKAS lab results will be provided to give you proof of the outcome.

So , if you take the sample properly , with no cross contamination and a UKAS lab is used to analyse the results then yes they can be reliable. However , many homeowners are unsure how to take a sample correctly or end up with cross contamination of the material , this results in incorrect results. The best option is to use a professional , local company to carry out the asbestos testing for you

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which was mined to use in building materials.

There are 3 types of common asbestos which were used in building materials in the UK. These are:
Chrysotile (White Asbestos)
Amosite (Brown Asbestos)
Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)

Any property which was built before the year 2000 could contain asbestos.
Asbestos was banned in 1999 , therefore to take into account use of surplus stock , it is suggested to include properties which were built within the year 2000.

Asbestos can be found within many materials in the home , including (but not limited to) :
Cement sheets and boarding
Partition Walls
Loft Insulation
Pipes and Pipe Lagging
Floor Tiles and Adhesive
Artex
Sprayed coatings
Water Tanks
Guttering and Soil Pipes
Soffit Boards
Window and Door Putty
Ceiling Panels
Toilets and Cisterns
This is not a full list , a more detailed list can be found on the HSE website.

When asbestos fibres are disturbed , they float into the air , but the fibres are so small they cannot be seen with the naked eye. This is what makes the removal / disturbance of asbestos so dangerous.

Yes , so long as the asbestos is in good condition and is not showing any signs of deterioration. As soon as asbestos is disturbed , this is when it is at it's most dangerous because the fibres will be released and can be inhaled. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause health issues. More details about the serious health effects of asbestos can be found on the HSE website.