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Independent management asbestos surveys, across the South East and East of England.

Evidence-based HSG264 surveys for landlords, commercial occupiers, estates teams and homeowners — delivered by Elements Surveying Group. Photographic register, detailed floor plan drawings, material and priority risk scores, CAR 2012 duty-to-manage report. Reports typically issued within 48–72 hours.

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Domestic Management Surveys start at £250 + VAT and communal-area surveys at £225 + VAT. Tell us the property and scope and we'll confirm a fixed quotation before booking. For properties requiring significant travel, a fixed attendance price may apply. This will always be confirmed before booking.

BOHS P402 qualified surveyors
HSG264 survey methodology
Fixed Prices. No Surprises.
UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis
Independent — we do not sell asbestos removal

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Independent asbestos surveying and testing — no asbestos removal sales

We survey and advise — we do not sell the removal work.

Elements Surveying Group specialises in asbestos surveying, sampling and independent advice. We do not sell asbestos removal services, so our survey recommendations remain focused on the condition, risk and appropriate management of the material identified.

Where removal or remedial work is genuinely required, we explain what that normally involves and what a licensed contractor would need — then leave you free to appoint whoever you choose.

How we work

Before you commission a survey

Choosing your asbestos survey

What is the difference between management and refurbishment surveys?

Before work that could disturb suspect materials in a pre-2000 property, establish whether asbestos is present. A management survey covers normal occupation and routine maintenance, with minor intrusion where appropriate. Refurbishment or demolition requires an intrusive survey of the affected works area; a targeted R&D survey can cover a clearly defined refurbishment scope. A management survey alone is not normally sufficient for intrusive works.

Refurbishment and demolition surveys

Who carries out asbestos surveys in London, Essex, Kent and the wider South East?

Elements Surveying Group Ltd provides management, refurbishment and demolition surveys and targeted sampling in London, Essex, Kent and the wider South East. Our BOHS P402 qualified surveyors work to HSG264; our operational base is Colchester, Essex, not a separate office in each area. Confirm the property address and intended works so we can agree the right scope.

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How quickly are asbestos survey reports issued in London, Essex, Kent and the wider South East?

Reports are typically issued 48–72 hours after the survey. Complex scope or laboratory delays can affect timing; confirm any deadline before booking. Bulk sampling alone provides a material analysis certificate, not a survey report. We arrange samples analysed in a UKAS accredited laboratory. The laboratory holds the relevant accreditation; Elements provides the independent surveying service.

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What next if a RICS Level 2 / Level 3 or building survey recommends further asbestos investigation?

A building survey recommendation is not a laboratory result. Send or upload the relevant asbestos extract, property address, material location and planned works. A management survey may provide a broader picture for occupation and maintenance; it does not replace a refurbishment survey for intrusive works. Obtain the owner's permission before sampling and distinguish private-flat from communal access. Your solicitor or lender decides whether the evidence answers their request; acceptance is not guaranteed.

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What's included

Everything you need to satisfy your duty to manage.

Every management survey we deliver follows the methodology set out in HSE's HSG264. The deliverables are designed to drop straight into your H&S file and be issued to contractors before any work on site.

Visual and lightly intrusive inspection of all accessible areas in line with HSG264
Photographic register of every suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM)
Material risk and priority risk scores for each ACM identified
Bulk sampling where required, analysed through UKAS 17025 accredited lab partners
Annotated floor-plan drawings showing ACM locations
Management recommendations, re-inspection schedule and a full asbestos register
CAR 2012 duty-to-manage report, ready for distribution to contractors and tenants

Who needs one

If your property was built before 2000, a management survey is your starting point.

Landlords & property managers

Non-domestic properties built before 2000 carry a duty to manage under CAR 2012 — a management survey is the standard evidence of compliance.

Commercial occupiers

Offices, retail units, restaurants, schools and clinics across Colchester, Essex, London and Kent need an in-date management survey before contractor works or as part of routine H&S.

Buyers & lenders

Pre-purchase due diligence on commercial property and HMOs typically requires a current management asbestos survey.

Facilities & estates teams

Multi-site portfolios benefit from a coordinated survey programme with a single register, re-inspection schedule and management reporting.

Our process

From scoping call to register, with reports typically issued within 48–72 hours.

Scoping call

Tell us the address, building age, floor area and access constraints. We confirm scope, price and a survey date — usually within 48 hours.

On-site survey

A qualified surveyor inspects every accessible area in line with HSG264, photographs suspected ACMs and takes bulk samples where required.

Lab analysis

Samples are analysed in a UKAS-accredited laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025. Laboratory analysis is typically 24–48 hours after sample receipt.

Report & register

You receive a full HSG264 report, annotated drawings, risk scores and a full asbestos register — ready for tenants, contractors and your duty-to-manage file.

Fixed-price quotes

UKAS 17025 lab analysis

Consultants only

FAQs

Management asbestos survey — common questions.

What is a management asbestos survey?

A management asbestos survey is the standard survey required to comply with the duty to manage asbestos under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). It identifies asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could be disturbed during normal occupation and use of the building, and assesses their condition.

How much does a management asbestos survey cost?

Published prices start at £250 + VAT for a studio or one-bedroom flat, £300 + VAT for a one- or two-bedroom house and £225 + VAT for communal areas serving one or two floors. Commercial surveys start from £450 + VAT and are fixed individually by scope. Survey quotations include all reasonably required samples within the agreed scope, UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis and the report. For properties requiring significant travel, a fixed attendance price may apply. This will always be confirmed before booking.

How long does a management survey take?

On-site time ranges from 1–2 hours for a small flat or office to a full day for larger or multi-storey premises. Reports are typically issued within 48–72 hours of the survey. Large or unusually complex projects may require a longer reporting period, which will be confirmed when the scope is agreed.

How is a management survey different from an R&D survey?

A management survey is non-intrusive and identifies ACMs that could be disturbed during normal occupation. A refurbishment & demolition (R&D) survey is fully intrusive and is required before any work that disturbs the fabric of the building. R&D surveys are more involved, take longer and cost more.

How often do I need to repeat the survey?

There is no fixed legal interval, but HSE guidance and CAR 2012 require the register to be kept up to date and ACMs re-inspected periodically — typically every 12 months — to confirm their condition has not deteriorated.

Which areas do you cover for management surveys?

Colchester and the whole of Essex, all 32 London boroughs and the City, Kent, and the wider South East and East of England including Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

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Management asbestos surveys across Colchester, Essex, London, Kent and the wider South East. Published prices start at £250 + VAT for flats, £300 + VAT for houses and £225 + VAT for communal areas. Share the address, building age and floor area and we’ll confirm a fixed quotation before booking.

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