For Grade I, II* & II properties
Listed Building Asbestos Surveys
Listed buildings still fall inside CAR 2012 — the duty is exactly the same as for any other pre-2000 property. The difference is method. Sampling in listed fabric is minimum-necessary, philosophically opposed to unnecessary damage, and coordinated with the conservation officer where consent is engaged. We survey Grade I, II* and II properties across the UK.
- Heritage-aware surveyors
- Minimum-necessary sampling
- Historic England methodology
- Coordinated with conservation officer
- Fabric reinstated with matched materials
- Independent — no removal contracts
- UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory partners
- Independent — no removal contracts
- BOHS P402 senior surveyors
- Digital reports (PDF + Excel register)
- Fast turnaround — quote inside 1 hour
- Nationwide UK coverage
Listed building consent & sampling
Sampling that requires disturbance of listed fabric may engage listed building consent — particularly on Grade I and II* interiors, and on any exterior work. In practice we design the survey to keep sampling in modern insertions (post-listing kitchens, bathrooms, service risers) wherever possible, and to defer sampling of primary fabric until consent is in hand or presumption is defensible.
Where asbestos hides in heritage buildings
20th-century interventions in older buildings are the most common find: mid-century boiler-flue AIB in a Victorian rectory, 1960s ceiling tiles in an Edwardian schoolroom, cement corrugated garage roofs on inter-war outbuildings. We look for and photograph modern insertions specifically because that's where the ACMs almost always are.
Working with conservation officers
Where the local conservation officer is engaged, we liaise directly, provide a written methodology in advance and — where the officer prefers — attend site with them for the initial walk-through. This adds a day or two to the programme and typically removes weeks of back-and-forth.
Churches, heritage assets & scheduled monuments
See also our church survey page. Scheduled monuments and Grade I heritage assets are approached with the same minimum-necessary methodology, plus additional documentation for statutory consultees.
How it works
A five-step process, no surprises.
1. Book
Send us the address and access notes. You'll get a fixed-price quote by email within one working hour.
2. Visit
We agree a date that works around tenants, staff or works programmes — evenings and weekends included.
3. Survey
A senior surveyor inspects every accessible area, records materials, takes samples where needed and photographs each location.
4. Report
You receive an HSG264-format PDF report with a register, risk assessments, a photo log and (where relevant) a floor-plan overlay — typically within 72 hours.
5. Ongoing advice
Your surveyor is your point of contact. We answer solicitor, contractor and enforcement queries on your report for free, for the life of the property.
Areas covered
Nationwide coverage, local surveyors.
We survey properties across England, Wales and Scotland through a regional rota of BOHS P402 senior surveyors. Same fixed-price approach whether the property is in Kent, Cumbria or Cardiff.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Does CAR 2012 apply to listed buildings?+
Yes — the duty is identical to any other pre-2000 building. The listing affects sampling method, not duty.
Do I need listed building consent to sample?+
Sometimes. Sampling within modern insertions rarely engages consent; sampling in original fabric may. We design around the question wherever possible, and support your consent application where not.
Will your surveyors damage historic fabric?+
No — the methodology is minimum-necessary. Any sampling is reinstated with a like-for-like patch and photographed for the record.
How much does a listed survey cost?+
Slightly more than a comparable non-listed property because the methodology is more considered and the reporting is more detailed. Still a fixed price, quoted in advance.
Do you work with heritage architects and QSs?+
Yes — much of our listed work is on behalf of heritage-specialist practices. We can invoice architect-side and pass reports through the design team.
What about church halls, presbyteries and vestries?+
See our church survey page. We survey churches and their ancillary buildings routinely.
Do you cover Scheduled Ancient Monuments?+
Yes — with additional statutory consultation as required. Add 1–2 weeks to the programme.
How do you handle the conservation officer?+
We liaise directly, submit our methodology in advance and attend site jointly where the officer prefers. Included in the fee for jobs above a modest threshold.
Do you cover the UK?+
Yes — nationwide, with particular volume in London, the Home Counties, Bath, Bristol, York and the Cotswolds.
Related services
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If listed buildings isn't the right fit, our surveyors also cover Church Asbestos Surveys, Management Survey (Duty to Manage), Refurbishment Asbestos Surveys, Schools & Academies Asbestos Surveys, Healthcare Building Asbestos Surveys and UK-Wide Asbestos Surveys. Every survey uses the same HSG264 methodology, UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory partners and BOHS P402 senior surveyors.
Ready when you are
Book a Heritage Survey.
Fixed-price quote within one working hour. Senior surveyor on site within the working week. Report inside 72 hours of the visit.