Asbestos Surveys

We offer both domestic asbestos surveys and commercial asbestos surveys

The HSE publication MDHS-100 sets out the methodology for surveying any premises for asbestos containing materials (ACMs). It defines three types of asbestos surveys;

Type 1 Asbestos Survey : Location and Assessment Survey

The purpose of the Type 1 asbestos survey is to locate the presence and extent of any ACMs in the premises, where reasonably practical, whilst deferring the need for sampling and analysis until a later time. Our asbestos analysis survey would provide assessment on any material which is presumed to contain asbestos. The dutyholder would therefore bear the potential cost of the management of some non asbestos containing materials.

Type 2 Asbestos Survey : Standard Sampling, Identification and Assessment Survey

The purpose and procedures in the Type 2 asbestos survey are the same as a Type 1 asbestos survey, except that representative samples of materials suspected of containing asbestos are taken. The samples are then analysed by a UKAS accredited laboratory and the results used to compile a register of the ACMs within the premises. The condition of each ACM is assessed and recommendations made regarding their management.

Type 3 Asbestos Survey : Full Access Sampling and Identification Survey

This survey may involve destructive inspection to gain access to all areas and is designed to be used as a basis for tendering the removal of ACMs from the premises prior to demolition or major refurbishment work. Samples are taken and analysed by a UKAS accredited laboratory but the survey does not assess the condition of the asbestos, other than to note areas of damage or where additional asbestos debris may be expected to be present.

Each Asbestos Survey Report includes;

• An asbestos register of ACMs
• Colour photographs of sampling points
• Site plans indicating each sampling point
• A certificate of analysis from a UKAS accredited laboratory
• A CD with the full report in PDF format
• Hard copy full report

Asbestos Analysis

Fibretech are based in Northampton in the East Midlands, with a client base throughout the East and West Midlands and throughout the UK.

All of our asbestos surveyors are qualified to carry out Type 1 asbestos surveys, Type 2 asbestos surveys and Type 3 asbestos surveys and have accumulated thousands of hours of experience in asbestos surveying.

The operations of Fibretech comply with the European Standard ISO 17020:2004 and all our asbestos surveyors have P402 qualifications. All our work strictly follows the methodology presented in MDHS-100, the HSE document 'Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials'.

Arrange an Asbestos Survey Report

For further information about our asbestos survey reports, asbestos legislation and materials likely to contain asbestos, please click on the relevant navigation tabs at the top of the page. If you'd like to organise an asbestos survey, for any premises within the UK, or to discuss your requirements further, then please contact us at any time on 0800 0722 784.

We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance to £1m
Employers Liability Insurance to £5m
Public Liability Insurance to £10m

Areas we cover

Our client base covers most of the UK in particular areas such as Bedford, Peterborough, Leicester, Birmingham, Stratford Upon Avon, Coventry, Northampton. Please call 0800 0722 784 to find out more.