Type 2 Asbestos Survey:

Standard Sampling, Identification and Assessment Survey
(Sampling Survey)

The purpose and procedures used in the type 2 asbestos survey are the same as for Type 1 asbestos survey, except that representative samples and collected and analysed for the presence of asbestos.

Samples from each type of suspect ACM found are collected and analysed to confirm or refute the surveyor's judgement.

If the material sampled is found to contain asbestos other similar homogeneous materials used in the same way in the building can be strongly presumed to contain asbestos.

Less homogeneous materials will require a greater number of samples.

The number should be sufficient for the surveyor to make an assessment of whether asbestos is or is not present.

Sampling may take place simultaneously with the survey, or as in the case of some larger surveys, can be carried out as a separate exercise, after the Type 1 survey is completed.

Typical asbestos cement roofing sheet

Damaged Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB)

Products like the roof profile above can often be identified just by looking at them, although there are many cases where sheets have been replaced with non-asbestos substitutes, since it's no longer possible to buy asbestos products in the UK.

AIB is more difficult to identify and often, companies are unawarethat this material is present in their building. AIB contains a mixture of white and brown asbestos and is easily damaged, which results in fibre release.

If you would like a quote for an asbestos survey, pelase call David Carter or Robert Street on 0121 711 7110.