Breathe Environmental Services Ltd provides professional asbestos management surveys for commercial, residential and industrial properties across Cardiff, Wales and the wider UK. Our surveys follow HSG264 guidance, with samples analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory and clear reports typically issued within 1-3 working days.

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Why Choose Us:

• Certified surveyors (BOHS P modules)

• UKAS-accredited laboratory

• 1–3 working day turnaround

• High-quality service with clear, competitive pricing

• Friendly, professional support

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Our Survey Process:

1. Free consultation and quote

2. Site visit by a certified surveyor

3. Detailed inspection and sampling

4. UKAS-accredited lab analysis

5. Clear, comprehensive report with recommendations

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Materials We Identify:

Common asbestos-containing materials we may identify include:

Asbestos insulating board (AIB), asbestos cement products, textured coatings, floor tiles and adhesives, pipe insulation and lagging, soffits, roofing materials, textiles and other suspect building materials.

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FAQs:

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When is a management survey required?

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An asbestos management survey is generally used to help manage asbestos during the normal occupation and routine maintenance of non-domestic premises and common areas of some residential buildings.

It helps duty holders identify asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during everyday use, maintenance or foreseeable minor works.

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Planning refurbishment or intrusive works?
A refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey may be required instead.

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Key situations that require an asbestos management survey:

1. Before leasing or selling a commercial property

2. Before starting routine maintenance or minor building work

3. To comply with legal obligations under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

4. For duty holders (e.g., landlords, building owners, facilities managers) to manage the risk of asbestos exposure

 

​Purpose of the Survey:

• Identify and record the location, condition, and extent of asbestos-containing materials likely to be disturbed during normal occupancy or routine maintenance.

• Assess the risk of asbestos exposure and recommend appropriate management actions.

• Provide a basis for an asbestos management plan, ensuring the safety of building occupants and maintenance workers.

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What does the survey include?​​

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Visual Inspection of the Premises

• Systematic walkthrough of all accessible areas

• Identification of materials suspected to contain asbestos

• Includes walls, ceilings, floors, pipe lagging, insulation boards, roofing, soffits, etc.

Sampling of Suspected Materials

• Representative samples of suspected ACMs are taken for laboratory analysis

• Sampling is non-destructive (unless otherwise agreed for access)

• Lab results confirm if asbestos is present and what type (e.g., chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite)

Risk Assessment

• Evaluates condition, location, and extent of ACMs

• Uses a scoring system to assess likelihood of fibre release

• Assesses risk based on potential disturbance during routine activities

Material Assessment Score

• Assigns each ACM a score based on:

  • Type of asbestos

  • Condition of the material

  • Surface treatment

  • Product type

Recommendations

• Actions required to manage or mitigate risks:

  • Leave in place and monitor (if safe)

  • Encapsulation

  • Repair or removal (if high risk)

• Prioritised list for maintenance or remediation

Asbestos Register

• A live document listing:

  • All known or presumed ACMs

  • Locations, types, conditions, and risk ratings

  • Updated as changes occur or new areas are assessed

Survey Report

• Clear summary and full documentation including:

  • Photographs and floor plans

  • Sample analysis results

  • Risk ratings and actions

  • Asbestos register

  • Compliance with HSE guidelines (HSG264)