Type 2 Asbestos Survey

The type 2 asbestos survey is similar in many repsects to the type 1 asbestos survey.

Where it differs is that any material that would normally be presumed to contain asbestos, would be sampled and tested by a laboratory in order to identify whether or not asbestos is present.

A type 2 asbestos survey is not invasive and like the type 1, is a largely visual survey.

Althouh we inspect inside roof and floor voids wherever possible, many asbestos surveyors do not - and will simply presume that asbestos is present inside voids.

When taking samples for laboratory analysis, it is sometimes necessary to sample the same material in a number of places.

A prime example of this is when sampling artex, because of the way it was made, asbestos might not be present in one sample, but could be present in another, even if the samples were taken from the same area.

Naturally, the cost of a type 2 asbestos survey reflects the additional sampling that is required.

In our opinion, a type 2 asbestos survey is an unnecessary expense and we would usually recommend a type 1 asbestos survey with selective sampling - a type 1½ asbestos survey if you prefer.

In any event, we will always ensure that you get value for money and will advise you accordingly if we feel that sampling certain materials is not cost effetive or beneficial to your particular circumstances.