Asbestos is one of those hidden dangers that still lingers in many older buildings across the UK. You can’t see it or smell it, yet the risk it carries is serious.
An asbestos risk assessment helps identify where asbestos-containing materials are present, how stable they are, and whether they pose an exposure risk to people inside the building.
At Comfort Services Group, every assessment is carried out by a competent person who understands both the hazards and the law.
Our work ensures your site remains compliant, your staff protected, and your management plan fully aligned with current safety regulations.
What is an Asbestos Risk Assessment?
An asbestos risk assessment is designed to give you a clear picture of what’s inside your building and what level of risk it carries. The process helps determine whether asbestos-containing materials are present and if they are likely to release fibres when disturbed through maintenance work or general wear.
It examines specific areas, evaluates the condition of the materials, and highlights what actions are needed to control or remove them safely. By identifying dangers before work begins, it allows employers and duty holders to take informed steps that protect everyone on the premises.
Whether asbestos-containing materials are present
The condition and likelihood of asbestos fibres being released
The potential risk to building users, maintenance staff, and contractors
The actions needed to control, monitor, or remove the material safely
Asbestosis and Health Risks – Why Asbestos Needs to Be Managed Carefully?
When asbestos is disturbed, tiny fibres can be released into the air, leading to severe health issues if inhaled. Over time, this exposure can cause diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and pleural thickening. These conditions develop slowly but can be devastating. That’s why managing asbestos safely isn’t just good practice — it’s vital.
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Following appropriate safety measures, using personal protective equipment, and ensuring trained professionals handle the process all reduce the risk. At Comfort Services Group, our assessments help ensure asbestos is never disturbed without proper control, keeping your employees and building users safe.
Early detection before something serious happens is essential when it comes to these things. When you have asbestos containing materials present, everyone’s health is in danger. Just remember how many children walked into that building and think about their future.
You don’t want to see them growing up and developing some of the diseases we mentioned. Take action and prevent such serious conditions.
Who Needs an Asbestos Risk Assessment?
If you’re an employer, landlord, or anyone responsible for a building that people work or move through, an asbestos risk assessment isn’t optional — it’s part of doing things right. Offices, workshops, schools, hospitals, even shared hallways in flats — anywhere people spend time needs to be checked. The aim is simple: find the risk before it finds you.
An assessment keeps your building within the law and your people out of danger. It shows whether your safety standards hold up and if your maintenance plans make sense. In older buildings, those checks matter even more. One loose ceiling tile, one careless drill — that’s all it takes to disturb asbestos. Regular reviews stop that from happening.
Commercial properties
Public sector buildings (schools, hospitals, local authority premises)
Industrial sites
Shared/common areas in residential buildings
When you’re responsible for maintaining a building or any other venue of business, you must follow the relevant legislation on this matter. Aside from being obvious that risk assessments are vital and taking care of everyone’s health is mandatory, you must also make informed decisions that will comply with the strict regulations.
Asbestos exposure is a serious problem, and if you’re managing, don’t forget to book a risk assessment now. Don’t risk the health of the people using the building or face the law. Book an appointment and be sure you’re doing the right thing.
What Our Customers Say
“The team at Comfort Services Group were awesome when they carried out the Legionella Control works at our offices, they were very accommodating, Tom and the guys on site were a pleasure to work with. I would recommend the services of Comfort Services Group without reservation. Excellent First impressions with the Office Team, which was mirrored by the guys who did the work. Thanks guys.”
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“I have had Comfort commissioning working on different projects for the companies i have worked for over the past 15 years. They have assisted in many difficult projects throughout the country. Andy and Lawrence have been very professional and helpful. i found their attitude, and pro-active approach to be of very high standard. i will always push to use them on future projects”
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What Our Asbestos Removal Risk Assessment Includes?
Every asbestos risk assessment starts the same way — with boots on the ground and eyes on every corner of your building. We walk the site, review its structure, and look for anything that doesn’t sit right. Samples are taken carefully and sent for laboratory testing to confirm what’s really there and how serious it might be.
Once we know the facts, we assign risk levels and build a clear plan of action. That might mean management, removal, or simply keeping an eye on stable areas. You’ll receive a full Asbestos Register and Management Plan, written in plain English, so you know exactly what’s next. It’s about making safety make sense — not adding paperwork for the sake of it.
The risk assessment for asbestos-containing materials isn’t just another formality — it’s the step that decides how safe your building really is. If removal is on the table, it has to be done properly, no shortcuts.
First comes the asbestos survey; that’s how we see what’s actually going on and how complicated the situation might be. Once all the details are on paper, you’ll know exactly what to do next. Too many jobs go wrong because people skip that first step. Don’t be one of them.
Property & site inspection
Sampling and laboratory testing of suspected materials
Risk scoring based on condition and location
A full Asbestos Register and Management Plan
Recommendations for safe management, monitoring, encapsulation, or removal
Clear guidance on compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Types of Asbestos Surveys We Offer
Depending on your building activities and legal requirements, we provide:
Survey Type
Management Survey
Refurbishment & Demolition Survey
Purpose
Identifies ACMs for daily occupancy safety
Locates all ACMs before intrusive works
When Used
Required during normal building use
Required before renovations or demolition
Benefits of Professional Asbestos Risk Assessment
Compliance with Health & Safety Law
Reduced liability and insurance risk
Protection for staff, contractors & the public
Avoidance of accidental asbestos disturbance
Safe planning for refurbishments and maintenance
Clear documentation for audits and recordkeeping
Heighten Asbestos Safety with Safety Measures
True asbestos safety lies in prevention — in knowing where the risks are and how to manage them before they turn into a problem.
At Comfort Services Group, we guide clients through the use of appropriate safety measures such as controlled wetting, safe disposal of asbestos waste, and the use of protective equipment.
Our team helps develop training and monitoring plans tailored to your site.
By ensuring workers understand how to handle potential hazards and avoid disturbing asbestos, we protect both health and compliance.
The result is a safer environment built on knowledge, control, and responsibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the legal obligations for Asbestos in the UK?
The law’s simple at heart — if you’re in charge of a building, you’re also in charge of keeping people safe inside it. You need to know if asbestos is there, note where it sits, and make sure no one disturbs it by accident. That’s it. You don’t have to handle it yourself, but you do have to take it seriously. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 put that responsibility on your shoulders — and for good reason.
What are some asbestos containing materials?
You’d never know by looking. It hides in walls, floor tiles, old ceiling boards — even behind paint. For decades, it was used everywhere because it worked so well. Then we found out what it really did to people.
That’s why older buildings make everyone nervous. Most of the time, it just sits there quietly, until someone cuts, drills, or breaks it without realising. That’s when things go wrong.
What to do during asbestos exposure?
Stop. Don’t sweep, don’t clean, don’t even breathe too heavily. Just get out. Close the door behind you and tell someone who knows what to do. It feels dramatic, but it’s not overreacting. Once fibres are in the air, they don’t just disappear. Professionals will seal the area, test it, and make sure it’s safe again. You just need to keep calm and stay out.
When do I need an asbestos survey?
Before anything that stirs up dust or breaks a wall. That’s the simplest way to put it. If you’re planning repairs, renovations, or demolition in an older building, get the survey done first. It’s cheaper and safer than guessing. One quiet morning of testing saves weeks of shutdown later if something nasty turns up mid-job.
How do I know which type of asbestos survey I need?
It depends on what’s happening in your building. If people are just working there as usual, a management survey usually covers it. But if walls or floors are being pulled apart, you’ll need a deeper, demolition-level check. Think of it as matching the survey to the level of disruption.
Will the assessment involve damaging the building?
The risk assessment is hassle-free. It will show whether there’s an accidental exposure or you’re safe, but the building will remain intact. In most cases, there’s no physical change, but even if a sample is needed, it is done ensuring safety, and you will probably not even notice that something was taken.
What happens if asbestos is found in the building?
If asbestos is found in poor condition or covering a larger area than expected, certain safety measures will be needed — all based on the assessor’s recommendation. Sometimes, if the material is stable, no action is required beyond monitoring. In other cases, encapsulation or professional removal may be advised. While full demolition is rare, some older public buildings have been taken down when asbestos contamination made safe management impossible.
How often does an asbestos management plan need reviewing?
It has to be reviewed regularly. This is mandatory for every building, including domestic and non-domestic buildings. The expected level of asbestos is zero. Anything above that means regular controls. You should make checks at least once a year or sooner if the risk assessment showed issues that demands more often reviews.
How long does an asbestos risk assessment take?
Every example is different. Small premises are assessed in just a few hours, but many situations require days. We try to work fast, but we also tend to give enough time for each risk assessment and complete the job properly. It’s better to get a precise result, rather than wrap up sooner.
