When You Need an Asbestos Survey in Dublin

27 May 2016

When You Need an Asbestos Survey in Dublin

There are several reasons why you may need an asbestos survey. There are actually two different types of asbestos surveys. Which type you need will depend on why you need the survey.


If you have encountered suspicious materials in your home or building, then you need an asbestos management survey. You may also choose to do this to be on the safe side even if you don’t see any asbestos containing materials in your home. This survey will identify any asbestos readily visible in your home and the condition it is in. The surveyors will then let you know if the asbestos needs to be removed. Many times, when the asbestos is in good condition, it is safer to leave it in place than to remove it. However, you should take precautions to make sure it isn’t disturbed and have it rechecked every few years.


If you are planning on doing any remodelling or renovating to your home, you will need to get an asbestos survey first. This is a much more invasive survey than the maintenance survey. They will look for asbestos in areas not readily visible like in walls and ceilings. If asbestos is found, it will have to be professionally removed before any other work is done.

Asbestos is relatively harmless when it is in good condition and it isn’t disturbed. When it begins to deteriorate or it is disturbed, it releases asbestos fibres into the air. These fibres carry serious health risks including life threatening lung conditions, so please do not underestimate the danger, and know it is very important to follow all rules and regulations in regards to asbestos.

 


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