What is an Asbestos Survey?
An asbestos survey is a comprehensive inspection and assessment of a building to identify the presence, location, type, and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Conducted by HSA-licensed professionals, surveys are essential for property safety and legal compliance across Ireland.
Professional asbestos surveys involve systematic inspection of all accessible areas, representative sampling of suspected materials, accredited laboratory testing (Polarised Light Microscopy or Scanning Electron Microscopy), and detailed reporting with risk assessments and management recommendations. All surveys comply with Irish Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and HSA Code of Practice for Managing Safety, Health and Welfare in Construction.
Management Survey (Type 2)
Standard survey for occupied buildings to locate and assess asbestos for ongoing management. Less intrusive, suitable for normal property use.
- Residential properties
- Occupied commercial buildings
- Property purchase assessments
Refurbishment & Demolition Survey (Type 3)
Fully intrusive survey conducted before major building work to identify all asbestos in affected areas. Essential for construction safety.
- Pre-renovation surveys
- Demolition projects
- Major structural alterations
Common Irish properties requiring asbestos surveys include: pre-2000 residential homes, Georgian and Victorian buildings, schools and universities, hospitals and healthcare facilities, industrial warehouses, commercial offices, agricultural buildings and farmhouses, and government/public sector buildings across all 32 counties.
If asbestos is found during your survey, our professional asbestos removal services ensure safe, HSA-compliant removal and disposal. For properties where removal is not immediately required, our asbestos encapsulation services provide a cost-effective alternative to keep asbestos materials safely sealed and contained.