Established in 2002, Cabot Thermals Ltd (Surveying Division) offers independent and impartial advice on sampling, surveying and asbestos management, based in Bristol we have easy access to the South West and Wales and further afield. We carry out a wide range of surveys from communal areas within residential housing for landlords, small building works and large scale surveys for National builders,
Universities and NHS Trusts. We carry out the following surveys:
• Management survey
The Management Survey purpose is required to manage ACM during the normal occupation and use of premises. A Management Survey aims to ensure that:
Nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of ACM in the premises or equipment;
That the ACM remain in good condition; and
That nobody disturbs it accidentally. The Survey must locate ACM that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable maintenance, or by installing new equipment. It involves minor intrusion and minor asbestos disturbance to make a Materials Assessment. This shows the ability of ACM, if disturbed, to release fibres into the air. It guides the client, eg in prioritising any remedial work.
• Refurbishment / demolition survey
The Refurbishment / demolition Survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition. A Refurbishment / demolition Survey aims to ensure that:
Nobody will be harmed by work on ACM in the premises or equipment;
Such work will be done by the right contractor in the right way
The Survey must locate and identify all ACM before any structural work begins at a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises. It involves destructive inspection and asbestos disturbance. The area surveyed must be vacated. All surveys are carried out in compliance with the government standard “HSG 264 Asbestos: The survey guide ”
All our surveyors are BOHS P402 qualified with their backgrounds coming from the asbestos industry. This ensures all our surveys are technically correct. The completed survey contains details on the location, product type, quantity or extent, asbestos type, accessibility, condition and surface treatment of all ACM’s identified or presumed along with photographic evidence, floor plans and a recommended course of action, allowing for a management plan to be implemented.
