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REFURBISHMENT AND DEMOLITION ASBESTOS SURVEYS IN MANSFIELD
Planning building works? You're legally required to check for asbestos before you start.
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WHY ARE R&D ASBESTOS SURVEYS SO IMPORTANT?
Asbestos can be hidden behind walls, under floors, above ceilings, or inside service risers — materials that may not be disturbed under normal use but will be during refurbishment or demolition.
An R&D survey is designed to locate all ACMs that could be disturbed during specific works, so they can be removed safely before construction begins. It’s not just good practice — it’s the law.
Before any intrusive works begin — whether you’re knocking through walls, replacing ceilings, or demolishing a building — you must ensure asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are identified and dealt with. At Asbestos Check Mansfield, we carry out fully intrusive Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) Surveys to help keep your project safe, legal, and on track.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES YOU SHOULD KNOW.
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, an R&D asbestos survey is legally required before any refurbishment or demolition work is carried out in a building constructed before 2000.
The dutyholder — whether that’s the building owner, project manager, or principal contractor — must ensure a survey is completed before tradespeople or contractors start work.
Failing to do so could lead to:
HSE enforcement
Site shutdowns
Fines or prosecution
Risk of exposure to workers or the public
We help prevent that — with fast, fully compliant surveys tailored to the exact scope of works.
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Over 3,000 types of building products once contained asbestos – many still hidden in older buildings
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The HSE has issued over 500 enforcement notices per year for asbestos-related breaches
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Even buildings constructed up to 1999 may legally require an R&D asbestos survey before works begin
REAL EXAMPLE: MANSFIELD SHOP FIT OUT STOPPED DUE TO NO SURVEY.
A local shop owner in Mansfield was carrying out a fast-track refit on a high street unit built in the 1970s. Midway through works, their contractor discovered suspicious ceiling tiles and paused the job. No asbestos survey had been done.
They called Max and the team at Asbestos Check Mansfield. We attended the next day, carried out a full R&D Survey, and found Chrysotile asbestos in the ceiling and wall panels. We supported safe removal through a licensed contractor — and helped them get the project back on track legally and safely.
“Max and the team saved our project from going completely off the rails. Fast, no fuss, and very professional.”
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WHO SHOULD BOOK AN R&D ASBESTOS SURVEY?
- Builders and contractors planning strip-outs
- Shopfitters and property developers
- Landlords carrying out conversions
- Architects and project managers
- Homeowners undertaking major refurb or structural changes
- Anyone planning demolition of any kind
If you’re not sure whether your work counts as refurbishment or demolition — give us a call. We’ll advise you without pressure.
ASBESTOS R&D SURVEY FAQ'S
A management survey identifies ACMs during normal occupancy. An R&D survey is intrusive and focuses only on the specific areas where building works will take place — ensuring nothing dangerous is disturbed unknowingly.
We offer fast turnaround and flexible scheduling, often within 1–3 working days. If you're on a tight deadline, let us know — we’ll do everything we can to help.
R&D surveys are intrusive and can create dust, so areas being inspected must be vacant. We’ll advise on preparation and schedule the work to minimise disruption to your project or business.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGEMENT AND R&D SURVEY?
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CONTACT US
Telephone: 01623 272 771
E-mail: office@mansfieldasbestoscheck.co.uk