A relatively quiet Essex town which benefits from access and transport connections with the city of London and surrounding Essex towns, as well as the peace and tranquillity of its country landscape, the properties and buildings across Harlow celebrate a blend of old and new – boasting plenty of pre-2000s homes alongside various new builds and developments.
If you live in or are considering the purchase of a property which was built before 2000 in Harlow, then our services are aimed at you – with asbestos surveys in Harlow giving you the peace of mind and assurance you need that the property you live in or are buying is safe for your family.
The importance of asbestos surveys
Prior to the 2000s, asbestos was used in the construction industry as a highly effective insulating material. Lining homes of all shapes and sizes, it wasn’t until the 1990s that it was discovered the dangers of asbestos when it loses its stability – with airborne particles of the material causing a number of debilitating conditions and health risks, including cancer.
As such, asbestos surveys are designed to not only identify the presence of the material but ascertain its stability and condition – with our team working to provide management reports and carrying out asbestos removal services when required.
The different types of asbestos survey
Here at South East Asbestos Surveys we offer two core survey types, depending on the condition of your property and your end goal.
- The first is our asbestos management survey, which sees our team go into a home or property and assess any asbestos that is present. If the asbestos is stable and secure, the subsequent report will likely recommend frequent future surveys to continue to keep an eye on the material. If the asbestos requires removal, then our team will outline what this means and how best to proceed.
- The second type of survey we offer is an asbestos refurbishment and demolition survey – a required survey for those looking to conduct work on or demolish a property, to ensure asbestos is safely removed to limit any damage and release of the particles into the air.