Who we help
Homeowners & Buyers
Whether you're buying, renovating, or just want to know what you've got - we carry out clear, straightforward asbestos surveys on domestic properties across Ireland.
Asbestos in domestic properties
If your home - or a home you're thinking of buying - was built before 2000, there is a reasonable chance that asbestos-containing materials are present somewhere in the building. This does not necessarily mean danger. But it does mean it is worth knowing.
We carry out asbestos surveys on domestic properties across Ireland - helping homeowners, buyers, and those planning renovation work understand exactly what they have and what, if anything, needs to be done about it.
When homeowners come to us
Before buying
A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you an accurate picture of what is in the property before you commit. Asbestos can be expensive to remove. Knowing about it before exchange is significantly better than finding out during a renovation.
Grant applications
Applying for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant? An asbestos survey is a standard requirement. Your architect or local authority will likely ask for one before works can proceed.
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Suspicion of a specific material
If you've noticed something during work on your home and want a specific material tested without a full survey, we offer a bulk sampling service. We take a sample, have it tested, and report back clearly.
Before renovating
If you are planning building work — extending, converting a loft, replacing a roof, removing walls — you should have an RDAS carried out first. Disturbing asbestos without knowing it is there is a serious health risk, and under recent regulatory changes, a legal one too.
What you should know
In Ireland, domestic property owners are not legally required to have an asbestos survey or remove asbestos from their own home. However, if a tradesperson - an electrician, plumber, or builder - is coming into your home to carry out work, they have a right to know whether they may be exposed to asbestos in the course of that work.
Asbestos in a domestic property in good condition and left undisturbed does not present an immediate risk. The risk arises when it is drilled into, sanded, broken, or otherwise disturbed. Our surveys help you understand what is present, what condition it is in, and what - if anything - you need to do.
A note on cost
Discovering asbestos is rarely the end of the world — but discovering it unexpectedly mid-renovation, without a plan, can be costly and disruptive. A survey before work begins is almost always the more sensible approach.
Get in touch
Tell us about your property and your situation. We'll let you know what survey is right for you and what to expect.