Properties, buildings and structures built before 1994 can potentially include asbestos containing materials. There are at least 3,500 applications known to contain asbestos fibres. To undertake an asbestos assessment is work for specialists. Hofstede cs undertakes numerous of asbestos assessments (as per Dutch Standard SC-540) on a yearly basis including shopping centres, office buildings and shop-premises, plants and large residential portfolio’s. Our inspectors are experienced specialists. If materials potentially contain asbestos fibres, we will take a sample which will be analysed by an independent laboratory. In the event that the material does contain asbestos fibres, we will estimate the initial risks. If required, we will undertake a risk assessment (as per Dutch Standard NEN2991). For this risk assessment we also will involve an independent laboratory and have therefore no financial benefit. You will receive the results and conclusions in a clear, transparent report. As a result you exactly know your situation for your property.

In the unexpected event that asbestos containing materials are present, removal of these materials may be required due to an intended renovation or from a risk point of view. Hofstede cs is able to take care of the complete process of inviting contractors to tender, monitoring and manage the removal of asbestos containing materials. We have extensive experience and expertise in project management. We invite contractors to tender for small or large projects. We invite contractors to meet at the premises and show and explain the situation. We assess and review tenders and advise the client in which contractor should be awarded the work. Additionally, we set out an action plan, we design a planning, we organise consultation rounds with residents and we are the main contact for Local Authorities. We apply for the permission to remove asbestos containing materials and other permits and exemptions at the Local Authority. We check the quality of the work during the removal works, keep an eye on the planning and prevent problems with a vigorous performance. We assign an independent (external) laboratory to undertake the visual inspections and measurements in order to prevent conflict of interest. Our consultants all have a constructional background and an eye for quality and costs. Following the removal works we present an evaluation report which reviews the works. This way the progress of the removal works and the results are well secured for the future.

As a result of our extensive experience, integrity and transparency, we are frequently commissioned to undertake second opinions, which we deliver gladly, unbiased, impartial and well founded. Subsequently, we deliver estimates of removal costs for funding and value purposes. This way depreciation of properties is clear and is it possible to allocate budgets.