Do I need an asbestos survey?

If you manage or own a non-domestic building, you have a legal duty to manage the asbestos in it, which normally means a management survey. Before any refurbishment or demolition — in any building, including homes — a refurbishment and demolition survey is required so asbestos is found and removed first. If you are simply unsure whether a material contains asbestos, testing a sample is the quick answer.