You're selling an older building
Planning permission issued before 1 July 1997 means an asbestos report must be included in the sale documentation.
Sale · planning permission before July 1997
Asbestos: choose the right survey for the job
Identify asbestos-containing materials and tailor precautions to their condition and the planned work.
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- Key date
- 1 July 1997
- Sale
- Asbestos report
- Building works
- Dedicated survey
WHEN A DPE IS REQUIRED
What applies to your property
You're doing building works or demolishing a building
The survey depends on which materials the work will disturb. A sale report may not cover those materials.
You're letting a property in a multi-unit building
The asbestos file for qualifying private areas (DAPP) must be made available to the tenant. It is not routinely attached to the tenancy agreement.
CHECK THE EXEMPTIONS
Choose the report for your circumstances
- Planning permission issued after the cut-off
- The sale asbestos report is not required on that basis. The risk and scope still need to be considered separately before building works.
- An old report that found no asbestos
- If the report predates April 2013, renew it before selling. A negative result does not clear materials outside the surveyed area for work.
KEEP YOUR REPORT HANDY
Can you still use your report?
Validity depends on the survey date, findings and circumstances. A report issued before 2013 must be renewed for a sale.
A sale assessment alone does not clear a property for building works. Mention any planned works when you enquire. In qualifying multi-unit buildings, the asbestos file for private areas must be available to tenants.
How to prepare for your visit
Gather before the visit
- Planning permission, plans and previous reports.
- Access to the relevant rooms and materials.
- For works: a detailed schedule and the areas affected.
During the visit
We examine accessible materials within the agreed scope. Sampling and analysis may be necessary. The quote sets out what the survey covers.
When you receive the report
Check the conclusions, the scope and limitations of the assessment, and any next steps. Keep the whole report, including its appendices.
Tell us about any planned works when you enquire
Lifting a floor and selling a home call for different surveys. Describing the job helps you commission the right report.
The legal framework,
explained.
Official sourcesLégifrance · French public services
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
French Public Health Code · Articles R.1334-14 to R.1334-29-9Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youSets out surveys, records and precautions by building and material type.
LEGISLATION · LÉGIFRANCE
Order of 16 July 2019 · pre-works surveysRead the official guidance (opens in a new tab)
What this means for youThe survey must reflect the nature and scope of the work.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
FAQ
What you may want to know before the appointment
Does a material containing asbestos have to be removed immediately?
Not always. Next steps depend on the material and its condition. Monitoring, measurements or remedial works may be required. Follow the report's recommendations.
Are the DTA and the DAPP the same?
No. Their scope differs, particularly between communal and private areas in a multi-unit building.
Should I take a sample myself?
No. Do not break or drill suspect materials. Describe your plans and send any existing records so the professional can determine the right survey.
What documents should I send before the visit?
Any plans you have, the building date if known, previous asbestos reports and, if you are planning works, a detailed work schedule.
What if some rooms are inaccessible?
Let the assessor know before the appointment. The report must explain the limits of the inspection. It cannot draw conclusions about an area that could not be examined.
Does a positive result mean everything has to be removed?
Not necessarily. The report sets out what to do based on the type and condition of the materials.
Unsure about
your property?
If a report is difficult to follow, give us a call and we'll talk it through.
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