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When a refurbishment survey is required

A Refurbishment Survey is typically required before:

  • Internal refurbishment projects
  • Structural alterations
  • Installation of new services
  • Major maintenance works
  • Soft strip works within refurbishment areas

The survey scope is specific to the planned works and focuses only on the areas that will be disturbed.

Intrusive inspection within the project area

Refurbishment surveys involve intrusive inspection techniques to access hidden areas where asbestos may be present within the refurbishment zone. This may include opening:

  • Wall and ceiling voids
  • Service risers and ducts
  • Floor voids
  • Boxing and fixed panels

These surveys are normally undertaken in vacant areas or where suitable access arrangements can be implemented to allow safe inspection.

Supporting safe refurbishment works

A suitable refurbishment survey helps ensure projects proceed safely and without avoidable delays by:

  • Identifying ACMs requiring removal before work starts
  • Supporting accurate contractor pricing
  • Reducing the risk of unexpected asbestos discoveries
  • Preventing uncontrolled asbestos disturbance
  • Supporting compliance with CDM and asbestos regulations

Clear reporting for project planning

Life Environmental provides clear, practical reports to support refurbishment planning, including:

  • Identification of ACMs within the work area
  • Material risk assessments
  • Photographs and marked-up plans
  • Recommendations for remediation prior to works
  • Information suitable for contractor planning

Our reports are designed to provide the information needed to manage asbestos risks before refurbishment works begin.

All surveying activities are carried out within our certified quality management systems, including ISO 9001 certification, providing additional assurance of technical competence, consistency, and service quality.

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    Supporting Social Housing

    Liaising with residents from all backgrounds requires sensitivity and expert communication, and careful planning is essential to ensure minimal disruption in tenants’ homes. In social housing, landlords are responsible for large volumes of property where budgets are tight, so cost control and certainty are key. Works carried out under the Decent Homes programme, such as kitchen and bathroom replacements, demand clear communication and planning between the client, contractor, and tenant, while the fact that work often takes place in the homes of vulnerable people makes pre-booking and precise scheduling vital. Why Social Housing clients choose Life Environmental:

    • We plan carefully to keeps costs down and increase productivity.
    • Clients can log on to ‘Life Online’ our compliance management system.
    • We ensure effective communication from our experienced project team.
    • Clients enjoy return on investment because we keep them fully informed on our processes and progress.

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