Asbestos Surveys for Healthcare Facilities
With over 18 years of industry experience, we understand the unique operational challenges within the healthcare sector, where patient care must never be disrupted and safety is paramount.
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Why Asbestos is a Risk in Healthcare Settings
Many healthcare buildings across the UK were constructed or refurbished between the 1950s and late 1990s, when asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were widely used.
As a result, asbestos is still commonly found in Ceiling tiles and suspended ceilings, Pipe lagging and thermal insulation, Plant rooms and boiler houses, Vinyl floor tiles and adhesives, Wall panels, partitions, and soffits and Service risers and ducting systems.
In healthcare settings, these materials may remain undisturbed for years. However, routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or refurbishment works can easily disturb ACMs, releasing hazardous fibres into occupied environments.
For duty holders in healthcare, strict compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 is essential to protect patients, staff, contractors, and visitors.
Asbestos Surveys Across Different Healthcare Environments
Hospitals
Hospitals are often large, complex buildings with multiple phases of construction and refurbishment. We regularly undertake asbestos surveys in Wards and patient areas, operating theatres, Plant rooms, service corridors, laboratories, and diagnostic areas.
Our team carefully plans surveys to minimise disruption, often working out-of-hours or in phases to ensure critical services remain operational.
Care Homes & Nursing Homes
In care environments, residents are often vulnerable, making asbestos management even more critical. We carry out surveys in Resident rooms and communal areas, Kitchens and laundry facilities and Maintenance areas and roof spaces.
We ensure all work is conducted sensitively, with minimal disturbance to residents and staff.
GP Surgeries & Health Centres
Smaller healthcare premises such as GP practices and clinics still carry a significant asbestos risk, particularly in older buildings. Surveys typically include Waiting rooms and consultation rooms, Back offices and staff areas and Ceiling voids and storage spaces.
We work efficiently to avoid disruption to appointments and daily operations.
Our Asbestos Survey Services for Healthcare
Management Surveys
Designed for occupied healthcare environments, these surveys locate and assess ACMs that could be disturbed during normal use, forming the basis of your asbestos management plan.
Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
Required before any upgrade, reconfiguration, or structural work, these surveys are essential in healthcare settings where hidden asbestos must be identified before works begin.
Re-inspection Surveys
Ongoing monitoring is critical in healthcare estates. We provide regular re-inspections to ensure your asbestos register remains accurate and up to date.
Get a Quote for Healthcare Asbestos Surveys
If you are responsible for managing a healthcare facility, ensuring asbestos compliance is essential for safety and legal protection.
Contact Core Surveys today to discuss your requirements and arrange a tailored asbestos survey.
Minimising Disruption in Critical Environments
We understand that healthcare facilities operate around the clock. That’s why we:
- Offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
- Work in controlled phases to avoid key operational areas
- Follow strict infection control and health & safety procedures
- Coordinate closely with facilities teams and contractors
Our goal is to deliver thorough, compliant surveys without impacting patient care or essential services.
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