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Asbestos surveys are crucial for safeguarding the occupants of a building as well as ensuring legal compliance. But how much does an asbestos survey cost?
We know that uncertainty around cost can make some people hesitant to book their surveys, so in this blog post we are going to break down the factors that affect asbestos survey costs, why surveys are important and how to book one.
Asbestos surveys are broken down into four main types: asbestos management surveys, asbestos demolition surveys, asbestos refurbishment surveys and asbestos reinspection surveys. Each type serves a slightly different purpose, but in all cases, they involve a qualified surveyor attending your premises to find and identify Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs). The surveyor will need to be deemed competent in accordance with HSG264.
The surveyor will then issue you with a detailed report about their findings as well as tailored recommendations for the next steps, whether that is removal prior to refurbishment or demolition or long-term management strategies for ACMs that do not need to be removed.
It is critical that duty holders (building owners/operators and employers etc.) undertake an asbestos survey to identify and manage the risks of asbestos in properties in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012. They must also keep their asbestos register up to date and ensure annual reinspections as a minimum to ensure materials remain in a suitable condition.
To accurately answer the question ‘How much does an asbestos survey cost?’ We need to examine the factors that affect the price:
How much an asbestos survey costs will be impacted by the size, complexity and age of the property. Typically, larger properties will carry a higher cost than smaller ones. However, in some cases, smaller properties may be more expensive to survey if they are more complex, featuring more levels and individual spaces which must be identified and assessed. The smaller and less complex your building, the lower the cost of your survey.
There are different types of asbestos surveys, and each incurs a different cost. As a rule, management surveys of a building would be cheaper than a refurbishment survey or a demolition survey. However, refurbishment or demolition surveys can be targeted to certain areas and may not include the whole building, which would also have an impact on price.
Each building is different, and some will require more samples to be taken than others, depending on the number of suspected ACMs found, and these are either factored into the cost or listed as additional charges. Some asbestos surveyors will charge more for higher numbers of samples, increasing the overall cost of your survey.
If, for example, your survey involves working at heights that necessitate access platforms or other equipment, this will affect the price of your quote. The same can be said if there is a requirement for any specially trained personnel.
At EMS Asbestos, we have a wealth of experience and accreditations, including PASMA, IPAF and Confined Spaces certification, allowing us to work in challenging conditions, including at heights.
It is a legal requirement for all commercial properties built before 2000 to have an asbestos survey, but there are also other reasons to ensure one is in place:
● Compliance with strict legal guidelines for commercial properties including CAR2012.
● Safeguard building occupants and your workforce from asbestos-related harm
● Provide a clear, actionable management or removal plan
● Enable safe and legally compliant demolition or refurbishment works
It is crucial to evaluate a prospective surveyor based on more than the price they have quoted. Accreditations – Some providers might provide lower costs than others, but this might be because they lack important accreditations such as UKAS. These accreditations are costly to obtain and maintain, meaning quotes from an accredited surveyor may be higher but the quality control procedures should provide reassurance and confidence in the report.
Qualifications & Experience – More skilled surveyors may be more expensive, but it is always advisable to opt for a surveyor who can demonstrate relevant industry qualifications, such as P402 certification as well as suitable experience.
Reviews and Testimonials – Make sure to evaluate a surveyor’s customer reviews. These can serve as an effective indication of the quality of their services.
Clear Pricing – Some providers will hide extra fees in their quotes, obscuring the true cost of their services.
EMS has a wealth of industry experience and employs surveyors certified to P402 standards as a minimum. Lead surveyors all have over ten years of experience and P405 and P402 qualifications. Our team is multi skilled, with many holding IPAF, PASMA and Confined Spaces training as standard.
We offer a range of asbestos surveys throughout the UK, helping guarantee legal compliance.
EMS provides fixed prices, inclusive of all samples as part of our quotes. We also have our own lab allowing 24-hour turnaround on sample analysis.
EMS is UKAS accredited and holds Acclaim SSIP, Constructionline Silver health and safety accreditations, in addition, our quality management system is ISO9001 certified.
We offer competitive asbestos survey costs as well as comprehensive asbestos consultancy services. To get your bespoke quote, contact our team now by calling 0800 3581100, emailing info@emsgroupuk.com or filling out our contact form here.
