Asbestos Surveys for Schools & Academy Trusts

At Strata Asbestos Consultancy, we provide professional asbestos surveying, sampling and compliance services for schools, academy trusts, colleges, universities and educational establishments throughout the UK.

With over 20 years of asbestos industry experience, we understand the unique challenges faced by education providers in managing ageing buildings, maintaining legal compliance and planning refurbishment or capital improvement projects.

Whether you're responsible for a single primary school or an extensive Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), we provide clear, practical asbestos advice and professionally prepared reports to help you manage asbestos safely and confidently.

Many schools, academies and educational buildings constructed before asbestos was banned still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

Providing these materials remain in good condition and are properly managed, they do not necessarily present a risk. However, where refurbishment works, maintenance activities or deterioration occur, asbestos must be properly identified and managed.

Our experienced surveyors help schools understand where asbestos is located, assess its condition and provide practical recommendations to assist with ongoing estate management.

We provide asbestos surveys for:

• Primary Schools 
• Secondary Schools 
• Independent Schools 
• Academies 
• Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) 
• Colleges 
• Universities 
• Sixth Form Colleges 
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools 
• Nursery Buildings 
• Local Authority Education Buildings 

Whether your estate consists of one building or multiple sites across the UK, our team can provide a consistent and professional surveying service.

Management Surveys are designed to identify asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during normal occupation, routine maintenance or minor works.

These surveys help duty holders manage asbestos safely by identifying materials, assessing their condition and providing practical management recommendations.

Before refurbishment, extension or demolition works begin, intrusive asbestos surveys are normally required to identify materials that could be disturbed during construction.

We regularly undertake Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys before:

• Classroom refurbishments 
• Toilet upgrades 
• Roof replacements 
• Boiler replacements 
• Window replacement programmes 
• Mechanical & electrical upgrades 
• Fire safety improvement works 
• Major redevelopment projects 

Our surveys provide contractors with the information required before intrusive works commence.al impact and energy costs.

Known asbestos-containing materials should be periodically re-inspected to monitor their condition.

We provide scheduled asbestos re-inspections to help schools maintain accurate asbestos registers and demonstrate ongoing compliance.

Where the presence of asbestos is uncertain, we undertake targeted sampling of suspected materials.

All samples are analysed by an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory, providing reliable identification of asbestos-containing materials.

Effective asbestos management relies on accurate information.

We assist schools with preparing, reviewing and updating Asbestos Management Plans to help support day-to-day compliance and estate management.

Many schools and academy trusts have asbestos information spread across multiple reports, paper records and historical surveys. We can consolidate your existing asbestos data into one professionally managed digital asbestos register, undertake re-inspections where required, prepare a new asbestos management plan and provide QR code access for contractors and estates teams.

Learn more about our Asbestos Data Consolidation Service

Schools and academy trusts frequently undertake refurbishment and improvement projects during school holidays and planned maintenance periods.

We regularly support clients planning works under:

• Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) projects 
• School Condition Allocation (SCA) projects 
• Capital maintenance programmes 
• Estate improvement projects 
• Planned refurbishment programmes 

Early asbestos surveys help identify potential asbestos-containing materials before works begin, enabling projects to be planned safely, reducing the likelihood of unexpected discoveries during construction.

We understand that surveys within educational environments require careful planning.

Our surveyors regularly undertake works:

• During school holidays 
• During half-term breaks 
• Outside teaching hours 
• During inset days 
• Before refurbishment programmes commence 

Where surveys are undertaken during term time, we work closely with site teams to minimise disruption wherever reasonably practicable.

We regularly work alongside:

• Estates Managers 
• Facilities Managers 
• Site Managers 
• Academy Trust Property Teams 
• Headteachers 
• Business Managers 
• Building Surveyors 
• Project Managers 
• Architects 
• Principal Contractors 

We understand the importance of delivering accurate information quickly, particularly where construction programmes are time critical.

Choosing the right asbestos consultancy is essential when managing educational premises.

Schools and academy trusts choose Strata Asbestos Consultancy because we offer:

✔ Over 20 years of asbestos industry experience

✔ Friendly, professional and honest advice

✔ National coverage

✔ Competitive pricing

✔ Fast report turnaround

✔ Flexible appointments

✔ Clear, practical recommendations

✔ Detailed digital reports

✔ Ongoing compliance support

Our objective is to provide accurate asbestos information that supports safe decision-making while helping education providers effectively manage their estates.

Do schools have a legal duty to manage asbestos?

Yes. Those responsible for the maintenance and management of school buildings have duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to manage asbestos where it is present. 

Can surveys be completed during school holidays?

Yes. We regularly undertake intrusive surveys during school holidays and other planned closure periods to minimise disruption. 

Can you survey multiple schools within an Academy Trust?

Absolutely. We provide consistent surveying and reporting across entire academy estates, helping trusts manage asbestos information efficiently across multiple sites. 

Do you provide asbestos sampling?

Yes. We undertake targeted asbestos sampling where required, with analysis carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory. 

Can you assist before refurbishment works begin?

Yes. We regularly undertake Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys before maintenance, refurbishment and capital improvement projects commence. 

From individual schools to large Multi-Academy Trusts, Strata Asbestos Consultancy provides dependable asbestos surveying and consultancy services that support safe estate management and informed decision-making.

Whether you require a one-off survey or ongoing support across multiple educational sites, our experienced team is here to help.

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