With over 15+ years' experience, Breathe Environmental Services Ltd provides thorough asbestos management surveys for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. All surveys follow HSG264 guidance and samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited lab. Fast, honest service - free quotes and consultations.

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Why Choose Us:

• Certified surveyors (BOHS P modules)

• UKAS-accredited laboratory

• 1–3 working day turnaround

• Transparent pricing, never beaten on quality or value

• 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:

• Asbestos cement, lagging, AIB, Artex, floor tiles, textiles, more

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FAQs:

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• When is a management survey required?

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An asbestos management survey is required in the UK when a building was constructed before the year 2000 and:

It's being:

• Occupied or used by workers, tenants, or the public

• Maintained or repaired regularly

• Subject to refurbishment, minor works, or intrusive maintenance

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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)