Plain-English reference for UK asbestos surveyors and duty-holders — HSG264, the two survey types, asbestos registers and the workflow behind a defensible report.
What HSG264 is, what it actually requires, and how the two main asbestos survey types (management and R&D) fit into it.
Read guideA side-by-side comparison of HSG264's two asbestos survey types — when each is required, intrusive vs non-intrusive, and what each report contains.
Read guideWhat an asbestos register is, what it must contain, who's responsible for keeping it, and how a structured ACM register flows from a management survey.
Read guideHow the HSG264 material assessment algorithm scores ACMs — product type, damage, surface treatment and asbestos type — with worked examples.
Read guideRegulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 in plain English — who the duty-holder is, what they must do, and how surveys underpin compliance.
Read guidePractical guidance for UK asbestos surveyors on capturing defensible photographic evidence — framing, context shots, ACM-specific photos and avoiding the common mistakes.
Read guideEnd-to-end reference for UK asbestos surveying teams on planning, capturing, reviewing and issuing structured asbestos survey reports.
Read guideSection-by-section reference for structuring an asbestos survey report against HSG264 expectations — cover page, methodology, ACM register, scoring and recommendations.
Read guideWhat the difference is between asbestos survey software and asbestos management software — and how a structured survey workflow feeds the long-term management plan and ACM register.
Read guidePre-survey, on-site and post-survey HSG264 checklist for UK asbestos surveyors — what to confirm at each stage so the report stands up to review.
Read guideWhat a domestic asbestos survey costs in the UK in 2026, what drives the price, and the difference between management and refurbishment & demolition surveys for homes.
Read guideWhat regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 actually requires — who the duty-holder is, what 'reasonable steps' means, and how surveys fit into the duty to manage.
Read guideThe fields a defensible UK asbestos register must contain under HSG264 and regulation 4 of CAR 2012, and what separates a working register from a static document.
Read guideHow often to re-inspect ACMs under regulation 4 of CAR 2012, what a re-inspection actually involves, and how structured software keeps the register current between full surveys.
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