Asbestos Surveys for Educational Facilities
With over 18 years of experience, we understand the complexities of working in live educational environments, where safety, minimal disruption, and strict scheduling are essential.
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Why Asbestos is a Risk in Educational Buildings
Many schools and educational facilities across the UK were built or refurbished between the 1950s and 1990s, when asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were widely used in construction.
As a result, asbestos is still commonly found in Ceiling tiles and suspended ceilings, Boiler rooms and pipe insulation, Floor tiles and adhesives, Wall panels and partition systems, Roofing materials and soffits and Service ducts and risers.
In busy educational environments, everyday activities, maintenance works, or refurbishment projects can disturb these materials, potentially releasing harmful fibres.
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, those responsible for school buildings—including local authorities, academy trusts, and estates managers—have a legal duty to manage asbestos risks effectively.
Asbestos Surveys Across Different Educational Settings
Primary & Secondary Schools
Schools are often older buildings with a history of extensions and modifications, increasing the likelihood of asbestos presence.
We regularly carry out surveys in Classrooms and corridors, Assembly halls and sports facilities, Staff rooms and offices, Kitchens and canteens and Boiler rooms and maintenance areas.
We schedule surveys during holidays or outside school hours wherever possible to avoid disruption to learning.
Academies & Multi-Academy Trusts
For academy trusts managing multiple sites, asbestos compliance can be complex. We provide Portfolio-wide asbestos surveys, Standardised reporting across multiple schools, Ongoing re-inspection programmes and Centralised support through a dedicated project coordinator.
This ensures consistency and compliance across all properties within the trust.
Colleges & Sixth Forms
Further education facilities often include a mix of classrooms, workshops, and specialist training environments.
We conduct surveys in Lecture rooms and study areas, Workshops and vocational training spaces, Laboratories and technical rooms and Communal and social areas.
Our team works efficiently to minimise disruption to timetables and exams.
Universities & Higher Education Campuses
University estates can be extensive, with a wide range of building types, ages, and uses.
We regularly undertake asbestos surveys in Lecture theatres and teaching blocks, Student accommodation, Laboratories and research facilities, Libraries and administrative buildings and Plant rooms and infrastructure areas.
We support estates teams with long-term asbestos management strategies across complex portfolios.
Our Asbestos Survey Services for Education
Management Surveys
Essential for identifying and managing asbestos during normal day-to-day use of school buildings. These surveys form the basis of your asbestos register and management plan.
Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
Required before any building work is carried out, including classroom upgrades, extensions, or major refurbishments.
Re-inspection Surveys
Regular re-inspections ensure that previously identified ACMs remain in good condition and that your asbestos records are kept up to date.
Get a Quote for Educational Asbestos Surveys
If you are responsible for an educational facility, ensuring asbestos compliance is essential for the safety of students, staff, and contractors.
Contact Core Surveys today to discuss your requirements and arrange a tailored asbestos survey.
Working Safely in Live Educational Environments
We understand the importance of safeguarding and operational continuity in education. Our team:
- Works outside of term time wherever possible
- Adheres to strict safeguarding and site protocols
- Plans surveys carefully to avoid disruption to lessons and exams
- Coordinates closely with site managers and estates teams
Health, safety, and minimal disruption are always our top priorities.
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