UKasl and our services to Estate Agents
Mis-information on asbestos commonly leads to unnecessary removal and remediation works within domestic and commercial properties; this can prove to be very expensive for the owners of the buildings. Examples of misinformation are already appearing all over the UK. In the not to distant future, thousands of houses and properties will be deemed worthless and unsaleable; mortgages will be denied, insurance refused and even small businesses will be bankrupted.
The home information pack which comes into action in 2007 will need to take the issue of asbestos in properties into account during the compilation and issue of the home Condition Report (HCR) this should provide impartial and reliable information on the condition of the property including any asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) identified. The information in the HCR will be used to inform the seller, prospective buyer and mortgage lender.
The current situation on asbestos?...at present to prevent any potential litigation from purchasers Chartered Surveyors identify suspect asbestos containing materials and recommend the purchaser seeks independent advice with a potential to cost the purchaser huge sums of money relying upon sometimes ‘dubious’ companies or contractors visiting their homes to take samples or to carry out surveys, which can lead to the inevitable onset of confusion and exploitation over the dangers of asbestos.
Our service……….. UKasl DON’T ‘DO’ ASBESTOS REMOVAL…….UKasl DON’T ‘DO’ SURVEYS……..meaning that we can act completely
independently and impartially, which will assist Estate Agents (both domestic and commercial) and Home inspectors to assist the purchasers and sellers of properties and themselves by minimising the risks of any potential legal action by assisting in the process of identification and possible remediation of any identified asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) within or around the property.
Training…..UKasl’s extensive range of asbestos training packages can bring knowledge and understanding to all levels of the domestic and commercial estate agents structure which will enable your personnel to answer any sellers and buyers questions on asbestos in a clear and informative manner, and to offer sound impartial advice in a pragmatic and common sense approach for both purchasers and sellers alike. UKasl can offer a wide range of training courses including an HSE recognised 3 day exam based British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) P402 Building Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos, this will enable inspectors to safely take samples and confirm to the sellers if there is asbestos in their property.
Our specialist range of courses will provide you with the benefit of giving the seller or buyer impartial and unbiased view of the problems and solutions of asbestos. Courses which will benefit your organisation include:
 Asbestos awareness - various courses at all levels
Asbestos awareness - One day awareness for building surveyors
BOHS P402 – Building Surveys & Bulk Sampling for Asbestos
BOHS P405 – Management of Asbestos in Buildings
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