An Asbestos Survey is carried out to identify the presence, location, and condition of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within a property. The purpose of the survey is to assess potential risk and ensure that asbestos is properly managed to prevent exposure.

Asbestos management is governed by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. For non-domestic properties and communal areas of residential buildings, the duty to manage asbestos falls to the duty holder -typically the landlord, managing agent, or building owner. They are required to identify and assess asbestos risks and ensure appropriate measures are in place to manage them safely.

There are two main types of survey: a Management Survey, used for ongoing occupation and maintenance, and a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey, required prior to any intrusive works.

Asbestos surveys are typically required for properties built before 2000, when asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in construction. While there is no fixed validity period, surveys should be reviewed regularly and updated where there are changes to the property or its condition.