What makes it different
A management survey is for a building in normal use. A refurbishment and demolition survey is done before major work and is intrusive: surveyors may open up walls, ceilings, floors and voids in the areas that will be affected, so that hidden materials are found before the builders arrive.
When you need one
Before an extension, loft conversion, kitchen or bathroom replacement, structural alterations or demolition. For a house, it is also the right level of survey if you want to be sure nothing is hidden in the part being worked on.
Timing and access
The area surveyed is usually empty or can be made so, because the survey can be disruptive. Plan it well ahead of the start date so any removal that is needed does not delay the build.
Who does the work, and what the law expects
Kilnbrook Asbestos Surveys is an introduction service. We pass your details to an independent contractor, who provides the quote, takes the samples or carries out the survey, and holds the insurance and any competence they need. Samples are analysed by a laboratory and the result is issued in writing. Taking samples or surveying a building is work with real exposure risk, so it should be done by trained people with dust controls, and the sample should be bagged, sealed and labelled correctly.
What to send us
- Two or three clear photos of the material and where it is
- The room, roof or area, and roughly how much of it
- The age of the building if you know it
- What work is planned, and when, if any
- Whether the building is occupied or in use
Prices on this site are guides only. Only the contractor's written quote counts.
How it works.
- 1
Tell us about the building
Send the address area, what it is used for, its age and what you need the survey for.
- 2
Scope and quote
A local contractor reviews it and sets out in writing what kind of survey fits and what it covers.
- 3
Site visit
A surveyor inspects the building, takes samples where needed and records what they find.
- 4
Report
You receive a written report, usually with a register of the materials and their condition.
What affects the price.
- Size of the area to be worked on
- Type of work planned
- Access and whether the area is empty
- Number of samples needed
- Lead time before the build starts
Good to know.
Is it needed for a house extension?
A survey of the affected area is the safe route, so builders know what is in the wall, ceiling and floor they will disturb.
Does it damage the building?
It can involve opening up small areas, and the surveyor makes good where possible. Discuss it in advance.
How long does it take?
Depends on the size of the area. The contractor will give a timescale in the quote.
Is demolition different?
Yes. A demolition survey covers the whole building to be demolished.
Do you do the testing yourselves?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your details and photos to an independent local contractor, who provides the quote, takes the samples and arranges the laboratory analysis.
What should I send?
Two or three clear photos, what the material is and where it is, the age of the building if you know it, and a postcode. A phone photo is fine.
Can I take a sample myself?
It is not recommended. Cutting, scraping or drilling can release fibres. Leave the material alone and have a trained person take the sample.
Where we cover.
Stoke-on-Trent, its neighbourhoods and the towns and villages around it.
Tell us what needs testing.
A local contractor reviews your details and photos, then replies with a written quote for sampling or a survey. Free to ask, no obligation.
Prefer to talk?
01782 000 000