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RICS Level 3 Building Survey and Level 2 Homebuyer Report will identify what the surveyor thinks is asbestos. However , no sampling or analysis is carried out , so at this stage it is only presumption. Specialist Asbestos Surveyors physically carry out asbestos testing to confirm if asbestos is present.
No , for homes built post 2000 no asbestos should be present. Asbestos was fully banned for import and use in 1999.
Not necessarily , some homeowners may have removed the asbestos to avoid issues with selling or there may have been modern renovations throughout the life of the property. The seller of any UK home is legally obliged to declare asbestos contained within the property (that they know of). However , a lot of sellers plead ignorance therefore an initial Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey will uncover any asbestos and save time and money in the long run.
Yes! There have been many occasions where asbestos has been disguised or hidden within a home. Some tips on where to look for hidden asbestos:
These are just some examples , but various methods have been witnessed
No , it's not a legal requirement to have an Asbestos Survey when buying a house. However , if the property was built before the year 2000 , it could contain asbestos , so to save time and money it's always best to have an Asbestos Survey carried out.
There are no alternatives to a trained professional looking over the property , however if there are just a few areas which are of concern then Asbestos Testing could be a better option.
For examples , if a RIC Survey has identified potential asbestos in ceiling coating , but no other concerns raised , then it would be wise to have the coating as an isolated area.
Logically , you would want to know about potential asbestos throughout the whole property. However , refurbishments and previous asbestos removal may mean it is very obvious that no asbestos is present.
This depends on the type and condition of the asbestos. Some asbestos is manageable and if you have no issues with living with it , then it can be kept in place. However , if a dangerous condition is stated on the report , then it is best to get it removed.
The Asbestos Survey Report will state what the surveyor recommends if asbestos is found. This can range from just managing a low risk asbestos , to recommended removal of a high risk asbestos.
If asbestos is identified , you do have leverage when it comes to the price of the property. Reductions can be requested or you can also ask for removal of the asbestos before agreeing to buy. This of course depends on the seller and the circumstances , so it's always best to check with solicitors.
Buying a property for the first time can be daunting , asbestos is potentially the last thing on your mind. A simple Asbestos Survey can eliminate the risk of finding asbestos after the house sale has gone through.
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