Professional Asbestos Surveying & Sampling Services
The cornerstone of effective asbestos management is accurate identification. It is impossible to manage on-site risk or plan construction safely without knowing the exact location, type, and condition of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). MDS Group offers a comprehensive suite of asbestos surveying services designed to identify ACMs across all property types. Our surveys are conducted in strict accordance with HSE guidance (HSG264), giving you clear, actionable, and legally compliant data.
Our Surveying Capabilities
Management Surveys
A management survey is used to locate, so far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the building or site which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including foreseeable maintenance and installation, and to assess their condition. This is the standard survey required to establish a property’s base compliance and compile an initial register.
Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Surveys
An intrusive, destructive inspection required before any refurbishment, structural work, or demolition can take place. This survey is designed to locate all ACMs within the fabric of the building, including wall cavities, underfloor voids, ducting, and within structural pillars. Conducting this survey ensures contractors can operate safely without accidentally disturbing hidden asbestos.
Localised and Targeted Surveys
If you are planning minor works, localised installations, or targeted maintenance within a specific room or zone, we conduct highly focused, targeted surveys. This keeps costs down while ensuring safety within the active workspace. To minimise physical damage to the property, we utilise advanced endoscope surveys to inspect deep cavities, ducts, and ceiling spaces cleanly and efficiently.
Localised and Targeted Surveys
When suspect materials are identified during an inspection or maintenance, our qualified surveyors extract bulk samples under strict safety conditions. These samples are analysed in an independent, accredited laboratory to confirm the exact asbestos fibre type (chrysotile, amosite, or crocidolite), providing definitive proof to guide your management decisions.
