An asbestos survey is a detailed inspection of a building or structure to determine whether asbestos-containing materials are present. Asbestos surveys are required by law before any refurbishment or demolition works take place, as these activities can disturb the asbestos and release dangerous fibres into the air. There are two main types of asbestos survey management surveys and refurbishment and demolition surveys.

A management survey is a basic survey that is designed to locate any asbestos-containing materials that may be present in the building, and to assess their condition. This type of survey is usually done when a building is being used, and is intended to help the owner or operator of the building manage any asbestos-containing materials that may be present.

A refurbishment and demolition survey is a more detailed survey that is done before any major works take place. This type of survey is designed to identify all asbestos-containing materials in the building, and to provide guidance on how they should be removed or managed before any works begin.