Professional Asbestos Surveys for Homes, Businesses and Worksites

Identify Asbestos Before Work Begins

An asbestos survey helps identify materials that may contain asbestos within a property or specific work area. This is especially important before refurbishment, demolition, intrusive maintenance, or ongoing property management.

EMS supports homeowners, landlords, property managers, contractors, and commercial clients with professional asbestos surveying services. Our surveys help clients understand where asbestos may be present, what condition it is in, and what action may be required.

Clear Advice Before Work Starts

EMS helps you identify potential asbestos risks early, so refurbishment, demolition, maintenance, or property management decisions can be made safely and responsibly.

Types of Asbestos Surveys We Provide

Management Surveys

Used to locate and assess asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during normal occupation, maintenance, or day-to-day use of a property.

Refurbishment Surveys

Required before intrusive refurbishment work begins to identify asbestos materials that may be disturbed during planned works.

Demolition Surveys

Carried out before demolition works to identify asbestos-containing materials that must be managed or removed before demolition.

Re-Inspection Surveys

Used to monitor the condition of known asbestos-containing materials and support ongoing asbestos management responsibilities.

When Is an Asbestos Survey Needed?

An asbestos survey may be needed before refurbishment work, demolition work, or intrusive maintenance. It may also be required when managing commercial or shared premises, buying, selling, or leasing certain properties, or when asbestos-containing materials are suspected.

Surveys are also useful when creating or updating an asbestos register to help support ongoing asbestos management and compliance responsibilities.

Important for Compliance and Safety

If asbestos is disturbed without proper assessment, it can create unnecessary risk for people using, maintaining, or working inside the property.

What Is Included in an EMS Asbestos Survey?

An EMS asbestos survey can include a property or work-area inspection, identification of suspected asbestos materials, assessment of material condition, sampling where required, photographic records, survey findings, recommendations, a full comprehensive survey report, and advice on the next steps.

Asbestos Surveys for Every Client Type

Homeowners

For domestic properties, renovations, garages, sheds, ceilings, floor tiles, and suspected asbestos materials.

Landlords

For rental properties, tenant safety, maintenance planning, and property records.

Contractors

For refurbishment, demolition, construction, and pre-start compliance requirements.

Commercial Clients

For offices, warehouses, retail units, industrial sites, and managed properties.

Contact Us

Unit 85, Greenway Business Centre, Harlow Business Park, CM19 5QE

01279 213442

alan@ems-enviro.co.uk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Services

Find clear answers about asbestos surveys, testing, removal, waste disposal, and what to do if you discover suspected asbestos in your property.

Do I need an asbestos survey before renovation or demolition?

Yes, if the building was constructed before 2000, an asbestos survey may be needed before refurbishment, demolition, or intrusive maintenance work begins. EMS can advise which type of survey is suitable for your project.

What is the difference between asbestos testing and an asbestos survey?

Asbestos testing confirms whether a specific material contains asbestos. An asbestos survey is a more detailed inspection of a property or work area to identify asbestos-containing materials and provide recommendations.

Can EMS remove asbestos from domestic properties?

Yes. EMS provides asbestos services for domestic properties, including surveys, testing, removal, and asbestos waste collection. Common domestic materials may include garage roofs, floor tiles, textured coatings, soffits, sheds, and cement products.

Do you provide asbestos waste collection and disposal?

Yes. EMS can collect, transport, and dispose of asbestos waste safely and responsibly. The relevant waste documentation can also be provided for your records.

What should I do if I find suspected asbestos?

Do not disturb it. Avoid drilling, cutting, sanding, breaking, or moving the material. Contact EMS for advice, testing, or a survey so the material can be assessed properly before any work continues.