Professional Asbestos Surveying

Clear, Reliable Asbestos Surveys for UK Properties

OJ Asbestos provides professional asbestos surveys for businesses, landlords, property professionals and construction projects throughout the UK.

Whether you need to manage asbestos within an occupied building or require a survey before refurbishment or demolition, our team can help identify the appropriate survey and provide clear findings and recommendations.

Nationwide Coverage

Clear Survey Reporting

Commercial Property Experience

Support Choosing the Right Survey

Asbestos Surveys

Which Asbestos Survey Do You Need?

The correct survey depends on how the building is currently being used and whether construction work is planned.

Not sure which one you require?

Quick Comparison

Comparing the Survey Types

A simple guide to when each survey is typically used.

Survey

Typically used when

Refurbishment

Alteration or refurbishment planned

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Demolition

Building or area is being demolished

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Re-inspection

Existing asbestos requires periodic review

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Why OJ

Asbestos Compliance Without the Confusion

OJ Asbestos works with property professionals who need straightforward answers and information they can act on.

Straightforward Advice

OJ can help clients understand which survey is appropriate before work begins.

Clear Reporting

Survey findings are presented clearly so you understand where asbestos has been identified and what action may be required.

Practical Experience

OJ is a wider health and safety consultancy with experience working around commercial properties and construction environments.

Nationwide Support

Asbestos surveying is provided nationwide across the UK.

Who We Work With

Asbestos Surveys for Commercial Property & Construction

Requirements vary depending on the property, how it is used and the work being planned. OJ works with those responsible for buildings as well as the teams carrying out work within them.

Commercial Landlords

Property Managers

Facilities Managers

Construction Companies

Developers

Managing Agents

Education Estates

Offices & Retail

Industrial Premises

The Process

What Happens When You Arrange a Survey?

A straightforward five-stage process from initial enquiry through to receiving your survey information.

01

Tell Us About the Property

Provide the location, property details and any planned works.

02

We Confirm the Appropriate Survey

OJ determines the likely survey type based on the building and proposed work.

03

Surveyor Attends

The required inspection is carried out at the property.

04

Findings Are Assessed

Relevant materials and areas are documented and assessed.

05

Receive Your Report

Receive the survey information and recommended next steps.

What You Receive

Clear Information You Can Act On

Depending on the survey type, your survey information is designed to be practical and easy to use.

Survey findings

Locations of identified materials

Photographic records

Condition information

Recommended actions

Information to support asbestos management

Updated information following re-inspections

Responsibilities

Understanding Your Asbestos Responsibilities

Businesses and those responsible for maintaining or repairing non-domestic premises may have duties relating to the management of asbestos. In practice this usually means knowing whether asbestos is present, understanding its condition, and keeping that information up to date.

Refurbishment Asbestos Survey

Before refurbishment or intrusive building works.

The OJ Group

Part of OJ Health & Safety

OJ Asbestos is the specialist asbestos surveying division of OJ Health & Safety, which works across workplace and property compliance including health and safety, fire, training and building consultancy.

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Request a Quote

Request an Asbestos Survey Quote

Tell us about the property and the survey you require. If you’re not sure which survey is appropriate, select Not Sure and the OJ team can advise.

FAQs

Asbestos Survey Questions

It depends on how the building is being used and whether work is planned. Occupied premises with no building work usually require a Management Survey; refurbishment or demolition works require a survey covering the areas to be disturbed. If you are unsure, tell us what is planned and we’ll take care of the rest!

A Management Survey supports the ongoing management of asbestos in a building that continues in normal use. A Refurbishment Survey is more intrusive and covers the areas that will be disturbed by planned works.

Before demolition or significant structural removal, so that asbestos-containing materials within the affected areas can be identified ahead of the works.

Previously identified materials are normally reviewed periodically so that condition information and management records remain current. OJ can discuss a suitable review interval for your property.

Yes. Management Surveys are routinely carried out in premises that remain in normal occupation.

Yes. Existing reports, registers or plans can be uploaded with your enquiry and are helpful when confirming what is required.

The survey information will set out where materials were identified, their condition as well as recommended next steps. OJ can talk you through the findings.

OJ provides asbestos surveying nationwide across the UK.

Complete the enquiry form on this page with the property details and the survey you believe you require, or select Not Sure and the OJ team can advise.

Not Sure Which Survey You Need?

Tell OJ what is happening at the property and the team can help identify the appropriate next step.