Asbestos Found in Survey
A survey has identified materials that may contain asbestos, common in properties built before 2000.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Asbestos used in artex, floor tiles, pipe lagging, or roof sheeting
- 2Garage or outbuilding roofs made from asbestos cement
- 3Asbestos insulation board in walls, ceilings, or around boilers
How Urgent Is This?
This needs prompt attention. Delaying could cause further damage, safety risks, or significantly higher repair costs.
What Needs to Be Done
A surveyor will recommend a specialist asbestos survey. If confirmed, a licensed asbestos removal contractor will safely remove or encapsulate the material.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £500 – £1,100 | Materials: £0 – £33
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Have an asbestos survey done before any renovation work on pre-2000 properties. Do not disturb suspected asbestos materials. Label known asbestos for future awareness.
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Other Surveyor Problems
A property survey has flagged cracks in the walls that may indicate structural issues.
A surveyor has identified signs of subsidence, which may affect the purchase or insurance of the property.
A property survey has flagged elevated moisture readings in walls, floors, or around windows.
Japanese knotweed found on or near the property during a survey, which can affect mortgages and property value.