Our specialist Homebuyer Asbestos Survey service

Professional asbestos surveys for homebuyers with fast results and easy to understand reports.

Buying a home built before 2000? There’s a chance asbestos could be present — especially in areas like ceilings, floor tiles, roofing, or pipe lagging. Our Homebuyer Asbestos Survey is designed to give you clear answers before you commit to the purchase of your new home.

This isn’t a full structural survey — it's a targeted asbestos inspection carried out by trained professionals. We’ll visit the property, take samples where needed, and have them tested in a UKAS-accredited lab. You’ll get a detailed report outlining what was found (if anything), where it is, and what you might need to do next.

It’s quick, affordable, and could help avoid costly surprises later on. Whether you're buying your first home or investing in a property, we’ll help you move forward with confidence.

  • Focused on common asbestos risks in residential properties built before 2000.
  • Easy-to-understand results with honest, practical guidance.
  • Surveys booked quickly and results usually available within 2–3 working days.
  • Carried out by qualified surveyors with lab testing through UKAS-accredited facilities.
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Homebuyer Asbestos Survey FAQs

A Homebuyer Asbestos Survey is a crucial inspection conducted when purchasing a property, particularly those built before the year 2000. Its primary aim is to identify the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could pose health risks if disturbed during renovation or everyday use. While not always included in a standard homebuyer’s survey, this specialised asbestos inspection offers peace of mind by highlighting any potential asbestos issues before the purchase is completed. Call us on 01623 272 611 to get a free quote.
Asbestos was widely used in UK building materials until it was banned in 1999. It can still be found in items such as textured coatings, pipe lagging, floor tiles, roof sheets, soffits and guttering. If left undisturbed and in good condition, asbestos may present a low risk. However, damaged materials or renovation work can release asbestos fibres, increasing health risks such as lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases. Identifying asbestos early helps you plan safely and avoid unexpected costs later on.
A qualified asbestos surveyor will carry out a non-intrusive visual inspection of accessible areas within the property. This type of residential asbestos survey is suitable for occupied homes and does not involve destructive inspection. Where appropriate, small samples may be taken for asbestos testing, with results used to produce a clear asbestos report outlining: - The location of any asbestos-containing materials - The type and condition of the asbestos - Risk assessments - Recommendations for management or asbestos removal if required
No. Asbestos is not automatically harmful if it is in good condition and left undisturbed. The main risk occurs when asbestos fibres become airborne through damage, wear, or refurbishment work. A homebuyer asbestos survey helps assess the condition of materials, so informed decisions can be made.
The survey focuses on accessible areas commonly associated with asbestos in residential properties. It does not include opening up walls, floors, or ceilings. If major refurbishment or demolition work is planned, a more intrusive survey would be required.
Standard home surveys (Level 1, 2, or 3) may flag materials that “could” contain asbestos but do not confirm its presence. A dedicated asbestos survey is more thorough and includes testing to provide definitive answers.
Costs vary depending on the property’s size, age, and location, but typically range from £200 to £500 for a basic homebuyer asbestos survey. Prices may increase if multiple samples or further investigation is needed.
The report will outline the type, location, and condition of the asbestos, along with professional advice on whether it should be managed, encapsulated, or removed. In many cases, immediate removal isn’t necessary if the material is stable and undisturbed.
In some cases, yes. If asbestos is found in poor condition or poses a significant risk, lenders or insurers may require further investigation, removal, or confirmation of safe management before final approval.

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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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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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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
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