Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey
Buying a commercial property? Know the asbestos risk before you sign. We assess and report on asbestos-containing materials so you can budget for management and negotiate with the full picture.
A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives prospective buyers and investors a clear understanding of the asbestos present in a building before they commit to a purchase. Built on the HSG264 management survey approach, it identifies asbestos-containing materials and their condition so you can assess the liabilities you would be taking on.
For any building constructed or refurbished before the asbestos ban, this is essential due diligence — it can affect your offer, your management costs and your obligations as the future duty holder.
See the risk before you commit.
Asbestos assessment
We locate and assess asbestos-containing materials across the property, sampling and analysing where needed to confirm what’s present.
Liability picture
A clear view of the condition and management implications of any ACMs, so you can factor likely costs into your offer.
Register for handover
You receive a report and asbestos register that becomes your starting point for the duty to manage once you own the building.
When to commission one
- You’re considering buying a commercial or non-domestic property built before the year 2000.
- You want to understand asbestos liabilities before finalising your offer or completing.
- Your lender, investor or solicitor has asked for an asbestos assessment as part of due diligence.
One accredited team, start to finish.
Negotiating power
Going in with a clear asbestos picture lets you price the risk and negotiate from an informed position.
HSG264 standard
Surveyed to the recognised HSG264 management standard with accredited laboratory analysis of any samples.
Fast for tight deadlines
Property deals move quickly — we attend and report promptly so the survey doesn’t hold up your transaction.
A head start on compliance
Once you own the building, the same report and register kick-start your duty to manage.
Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey — your questions
Is a pre-purchase asbestos survey the same as a management survey?
It uses the same HSG264 management survey methodology, but it’s framed around due diligence for a buyer — understanding the asbestos risk and liabilities before purchase, rather than managing a building you already occupy.
Will it affect my mortgage or finance?
Lenders and investors increasingly want to understand asbestos risk before funding a commercial purchase. A clear survey can support your finance application and help you avoid unwelcome surprises after completion.
Do I need this for a residential purchase?
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupancy residential buildings. For a standard home purchase a full asbestos survey is less common, but we can advise if you have specific concerns.
Can the survey be used after I buy?
Yes. The report and asbestos register transfer with the building and form the basis of your asbestos management plan once you become the duty holder.
Get a quote for pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Tell us about your project and we’ll come back with a fixed price and the earliest date we can attend.