Our specialist Asbestos Refurb & Demolition Survey service

Stay compliant before construction begins with fully intrusive R&D asbestos surveys you can rely on.

Before starting any refurbishment or demolition project, an asbestos survey is not just best practice — it is a legal requirement. This type of survey is fully intrusive and designed to locate all asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during planned works.

Our experienced team works with homeowners, contractors, developers, and property managers to carry out thorough inspections across affected areas. We collect samples where needed and arrange fast testing through a UKAS-accredited laboratory, keeping your project on track and fully compliant.

You’ll receive a clear, detailed report that outlines what asbestos is present, where it is located, and what action is required before work can safely proceed. Whether you're planning minor alterations or a full-scale demolition, we deliver the information you need to manage asbestos risks responsibly.

  • Protects workers and ensures regulatory compliance for all projects
  • Focused on identifying hidden asbestos in walls, floors, ceilings and voids
  • Designed to keep projects moving with minimal disruption
  • Trusted by homeowners, contractors, landlords and commercial property professionals
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Asbestos Refurb & Demolition Survey FAQs

Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) Asbestos Surveys are an essential requirement before any construction, renovation, or demolition work can commence. Unlike Management Surveys, which focus on day-to-day occupancy, R&D surveys are fully intrusive and involve destructive inspection techniques to access all areas of a building—whether visible or hidden. This allows for the accurate detection of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that may be disturbed during works, significantly reducing the risk to contractors and the public.
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Carrying out an R&D survey is not just best practice, it is a legal obligation under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Duty holders, project managers, and contractors must ensure a thorough survey is conducted before any invasive work begins. This helps prevent accidental asbestos exposure, which can lead to serious health consequences and legal penalties. A proper survey forms part of a robust health and safety plan, protecting workers and ensuring that asbestos removal or management is conducted in accordance with the law.
R&D asbestos surveys involve a thorough and intrusive inspection of all areas where refurbishment or demolition is planned. This includes investigating behind walls, beneath floors, within ceilings, and other concealed spaces where asbestos may be present. Samples of suspected materials are safely taken and analysed in UKAS-accredited laboratories to confirm the presence and type of asbestos. The findings are then compiled into a comprehensive report, including photographs, material assessments, and clear recommendations for safe removal or management prior to any works commencing. This ensures that all potential asbestos risks are identified and controlled from the outset.
An Asbestos Management Survey is designed for buildings in normal use and focuses on locating surface-level ACMs. In contrast, an R&D Survey is more invasive and is specifically intended to find hidden asbestos within walls, floors, ceilings, and other inaccessible areas that may be affected by construction or demolition.
The duration of the survey depends on the size and complexity of the property. A small residential property might take half a day, while larger commercial buildings could require several days. We’ll provide a clear time estimate during the booking process.
If asbestos is identified, we will clearly mark its location in the report and provide recommendations for safe removal or management. You must ensure that any asbestos is properly dealt with before refurbishment or demolition begins. We can also assist with arranging licensed asbestos removal where needed.
No. R&D Asbestos Surveys must be carried out by qualified professionals with the proper training, equipment, and insurance. Our surveyors are fully accredited and follow strict HSE guidelines and industry standards.
You should book the survey well in advance of any planned works. This ensures enough time for sampling, laboratory analysis, reporting, and—if needed—any asbestos removal before your project starts.

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Absolutely Amazing!!

Absolutely Amazing!! We used Smart Asbestos for a survey, it was carried out efficiently and carefully. Laura went absolutely above and beyond! They were so fantastic! Cannot recommend them enough!

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Phillppa R.

Great communication, fantastic price and really quick service.

Laura and the team at Smart Asbestos Removal were brilliant. Great communication, fantastic price and really quick service. They left the place looking spotless. Thank you!

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Charlotte N.

Great service—clean finish and highly recommended!

Smart Asbestos promptly surveyed our home, found missed areas, and safely removed asbestos. Andy and Laura were thorough, communicative, and professional. Great service—clean finish and highly recommended!

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Chris W.

Would recommend!

Very impressed with the level of communication and quality of the asbestos management survey report. Laura was very obliging from start to finish, and provided reassurance and genuine advice. Would recommend!

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Peter B.

A huge thumbs up

The team arrived on site early and jumped straight into action. The garage was removed safely and taken away with the minimum of fuss. Highly recommended and a huge thumbs up 👍

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Steve P.

I can’t praise them enough!

We discovered asbestos tiles that were difficult to dispose of. Smart Asbestos removed everything safely at a very cost effect price. Their service was excellent and I can’t praise them enough!

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Danny M.

Their customer care really makes them stand out from the rest.

I was very paranoid about potential asbestos in my 1960s home. Laura and Andy were extremely helpful and kind. Their customer care really makes them stand out from the rest.

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Alexandra J.

Thank you so much guys

I had really great experience with Smart Asbestos. Excellent service and communication, Very impressed with professionalism shown by Andy and Laura. Thank you so much guys 😊🙏

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Jatinder K.

Did exactly what was needed without fuss or hassle.

Outstanding service! Fantastic communication! Did exactly what was needed without fuss or hassle. I could not recommend highly enough.

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Tracey P.

Makes it a stress free experience.

Brilliant service, lovely people, efficient, reliable and affordable. Would highly recommend. Laura and the team are so helpful and friendly and customer focused. Makes it a stress free experience.

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Claire S.

A fantastic company to deal with.

A fantastic company to deal with. Professional, prompt, accommodating, go out of their way to help.

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Keith K.

Wish I’d known about them earlier!

Absolutely brilliant service! Helped us out of a sticky situation after a previous poor job. They are honest, professional and very reasonably priced. Wish I’d known about them earlier!

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Deborah H.

The best price I was able to find

Really polite, efficient and friendly. Area well cleaned – can’t recommend them enough! Paperwork all done and sorted ASAP. By FAR the best price I was able to find – perfect

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James W.

I’m so glad I chose them.

We had our asbestos garage and guttering removed by this company. I’m so glad I chose them. Everything was cleaned up afterwards. I’m really impressed with the service. Thanks guys.

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Lisa H.

Great communication from Laura

Great communication from Laura, workmen very punctual they did a great job. I would definitely recommend them.

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Angela H.

Great communication and great price!

Fantastic service with our asbestos pipe removal. Great communication and great price!

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Lisa T.

They did all the required work in just one day.

I had my old asbestos roof removed, disposed of and a new one put on. They did all the required work in just one day. I would highly recommend them.

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Wendy F.

Really helpful people!

Really helpful people! Smart Asbestos advised us with the most cost-effective waste disposal solution and saved us so much money! I cannot express how grateful I am for their service.

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Natalie W.

Asbestos is scary

Thank you to the team who came and took our asbestos garage down today. Asbestos is scary and these guys put my mind at ease from the start. Thanks again

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Neil J.

5 stars from me all day long

Fast and prompt collection. Excellent price. Amazing from start to finish 5 stars from me all day long.

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Carl T.

Really great chaps

Used Smart Asbestos to remove my asbestos garage in Mansfield. Really great chaps, clean work. Removed the asbestos professionally I felt really at ease with these. Would recommend to anyone

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Joe S.

Great job removing my garage

Great job removing my garage, area left nice and clean thanks guys 👍👍

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Adrian M.

Great from start to finish

These guys were great from start to finish. We needed an asbestos garage removal in Nottingham. The guys were amazing, and the price was really low compared to other quotes.

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David W.

We decided to get our asbestos garage removed, and after speaking to Laura, our minds were put at ease. The guys came , did a fantastic job and worked really hard.

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Lisa T.

Laura and Team were really great

We contacted them for a quote to survey our house for asbestos before we do work. They were quick to respond and their price was very fair. We have 2 dogs so warned them in advance but said it was fine. They arrived on time and were very friendly they conducted the survey in a professional manner

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About us

Trusted asbestos services with over 25 Years’ experience

Smart Asbestos, based in Nottingham, provides nationwide asbestos removal, surveys, testing, collection and licensed disposal for domestic and commercial customers.

With 25+ years’ experience, a fully trained team and our own fleet, we manage projects of any size. Operating our own licensed asbestos transfer station means guaranteed safe disposal, competitive pricing and full compliance with UK regulations.

  • Licensed asbestos transfer station for secure, compliant disposal
  • Own HGVs and vans to handle projects of all sizes
  • Experienced, fully trained team with 25+ years’ expertise
  • Fast, competitive quotations with no hidden charges
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