Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. h&s Surveyors conducted a level 2 survey ahead of our house purchase last year. Their communication was excellent from start to finish, and their report was thorough and very well written. One year on, the report describes everything we've learned from living in our home and we haven't hesitated to recommend h&s Surveyors to our friends and family. Hopefully, we won't need to move home for some time, but when we do, we will use h&s Surveyors.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful and simple process to book in our survey and received back very quickly. Thorough and insightful report and lovely team to work with. Thank you so much.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely first class service, I had additional questions after the survey and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this company.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. H&S provided an efficient service at a very competitive price. Communication was great. The report was detailed and comprehensive and even our solicitor was impressed with it. We would use them again.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andy provided a really thorough RICS Level 3 survey for us, which was clear and easy to understand, for an excellent price. Would definitely recommend.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had a Grade 3 survey conducted as part of the process of purchasing a house, and we couldn’t be happier with the service provided! The survey was incredibly thorough, detailed, and professionally executed, giving us a clear and comprehensive understanding of the property's condition. The report was not only easy to understand but also highlighted important areas to address, which has been invaluable in helping us plan for possible future works. Chris' expertise, attention to detail, and willingness to answer any questions made the whole process seamless and reassuring. We truly feel that this survey was worth every penny and gave us the confidence to move forward with our purchase. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable and meticulous survey services!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Survey was promptly booked with helpful admin staff responding quickly by email. Survey was detailed (including plenty of photos) and arrived within the time promised. Seems to be much better value for level 2 surveys than other local providers. Would recommend - thank you!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is knowledgeable, efficient and helpful and provides an excellent professional serviceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the second time using H&M Surveyors. They were quick to respond to my initial enquiry and also arranging a date for the survey. Chris phoned me beforehand to ask if I had any particular concerns about the property. The level 2 homebuyers report was provided in the timescale advised and Chris was also happy to discuss the findings of the survey once I had seen the report, which I found very useful. Chris was friendly and explained everything I needed to know. Would definitely recommend h&s and will be happy to use again in the future.
Asbestos
You may have read through your survey and seen that Asbestos has been mentioned, perhaps in more than one aspect of the property. Or you may have heard of Asbestos and have concerns that it can be harmful to you, but what is asbestos?
Well, asbestos is a term for a group of 6 naturally occurring silicate minerals made of microscopic fibres. Out of the 6 types of fibre, 3 were commonly used in construction from the 1950’s up until the middle of the 1980’s, Chrysotile, Amosite or Crocidolite or, rather easier to remember, white asbestos, brown asbestos and blue asbestos.
Before the dangers of these fibres were known, they were often used for insulation, flooring, flues and roofing products like corrugated roofing sheets and some artificial slates. Small fibres were incorporated into these materials and if they are left undisturbed then they are not harmful.
But if works are to be undertaken to those areas then precautions will need to be made accordingly. Unfortunately, disturbing the fibres could be as simple as drilling a hole into an Aertex ceiling that may incorporate asbestos fibres. By drilling in and releasing the fibres into the air, you may breathe them in and this is where the fibres are harmful.
Diseases Linked with Breathing
There are 4 main diseases linked with breathing in asbestos fibres and these diseases may take years, or even decades to appear after the initial exposure.
- Non-malignant pleural disease
- Lung scarring
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
So, while none of that sounds good, it doesn’t mean that you can’t carry out any improvements to your house or go about living in the home safely but that you may need to take precautions. You can have an asbestos survey carried out on your home before you purchase so that you will know where the material is giving you a chance to plan your renovations.
The survey will take small samples of materials from within the home and send them off to a lab to test them for potential asbestos materials. Once you have the results you will then be able to decide on what it is you want to do.
Living with materials that contain asbestos is not an issue in everyday life as it is only when the fibres are disturbed and become airborne that they cause harm which means that you can decorate, move in and live as normal without any problems occurring.
The important thing that you have to remember is not to panic, asbestos is everywhere and probably always will be but as long as it is treated carefully and with respect then you should be safe from the dangerous effects that it can have. If you are unsure which materials in your home contain asbestos you should contact an asbestos surveyor to undertake an inspection.
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Last updated: 24th April 2025