Refurbishment survey carried out in Southend. A refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before any refurbishment or demolition work is carried out. This type of survey is used to locate and describe as far as reasonably practicable all the asbestos containing materials in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the whole building if demolition is planned. The survey will be fully intrusive and involve destructive inspections as necessary to gain access to all areas including those that may be difficult to reach.