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Chartered surveyors and building inspectors face unique hazards — lone working in vacant properties, asbestos exposure, structural collapse risk, loft access, confined basements. Describe your survey work and we generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering all site-specific hazards and relevant regulations in minutes.
Used by chartered surveyors, building inspectors, property consultants and RICS members across the UK
🏚️ Surveying a derelict or unoccupied building? Mention it — we will include structural instability checks, unguarded voids, unsafe floor warnings, emergency egress planning, and pre-entry risk verification as required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Legal requirements for building surveyors and inspectors
Building surveyors and chartered surveyors are required by law to produce a written risk assessment under Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. This applies to all site visits, building inspections, condition surveys, and structural assessments — whether domestic or commercial.
Surveyors routinely enter unoccupied, derelict or partially demolished buildings. These environments present significant hazards not found in office-based work: structural collapse, unguarded floor voids, asbestos-containing materials, unstable stairs and floors, and confined spaces such as cellars and plant rooms. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, both employed and self-employed surveyors have a legal duty to assess these risks before entering any building.
Working at height is routine for surveyors — accessing lofts via ladders, inspecting roof coverings from scaffolds or ladders, and walking flat roofs to assess condition. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that all work above 2 metres is properly planned, supervised and carried out using suitable equipment. Surveyors must document ladder inspection, fall prevention measures, and roof integrity checks in their risk assessment.
Most surveyors work alone on site. Under Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, lone working must be risk-assessed. This means documenting check-in procedures, emergency contact protocols, mobile signal verification, and personal safety measures where surveyors enter vacant or isolated buildings alone.
Asbestos is present in the majority of UK buildings constructed before 2000. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 require surveyors to assume asbestos is present unless a register confirms otherwise. Surveyors must not disturb asbestos-containing materials during inspections. A written risk assessment must document asbestos awareness, avoidance procedures, and what to do if suspected ACMs are encountered during a survey.
How it works
1. Describe the survey
Tell us the survey type (RICS HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey, structural inspection, dilapidations), building type (residential, commercial, industrial), condition (occupied, vacant, derelict), and access requirements (loft, basement, flat roof). If you work alone on site, mention it and we will include lone working controls.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant building surveyor risk assessment referencing the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Work at Height Regulations 2005, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 where relevant to your survey.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. File it with your survey records, include it in your RICS professional compliance documentation, or submit it to your professional indemnity insurer. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every building surveyor risk assessment is written in full — covering all site-specific hazards and access risks relevant to your survey work.
Lone working in vacant and unoccupied buildings
Structural instability in derelict properties
Asbestos exposure — pre-2000 building surveys
Working at height — loft access, ladder use, roof inspections
Confined spaces — basements, cellars, plant rooms, voids
Unguarded floor voids and unsafe floor surfaces
Manual handling of survey equipment and ladders
Slips, trips and falls on site
Vermin, sharps, and contaminated surfaces
Electrical hazards in live or partially live buildings
Emergency egress planning — locked buildings, single exit routes
Mobile signal verification and emergency contact protocols
Personal protective equipment — hard hat, high-vis, safety boots
Pre-entry building condition checks and dynamic risk assessment
Works for
From domestic HomeBuyer Reports to commercial dilapidations surveys, Anyrisks covers every type of building survey and inspection.
What customers say
"I survey a lot of vacant commercial properties. Anyrisks covered structural instability, asbestos, lone working and emergency egress — all the hazards I actually face on site. Professional format, accepted by my insurer."
James Mortimer
Chartered building surveyor, West Midlands
"Every dilapidations survey I do involves loft access and flat roof inspections. Anyrisks included ladder safety, roof integrity checks, and fall prevention — exactly what RICS compliance requires."
Rachel Knowles
Building surveyor, London
"I work alone on 90% of my surveys. The risk assessment included check-in procedures, mobile signal checks, and personal safety protocols. It covers all the lone working requirements my PI insurer asked for."
David Henshaw
Independent surveyor, South East
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to building survey type and property condition | ✓ | ✗ |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Work at Height Regulations 2005 compliance for loft and roof access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Asbestos awareness and Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lone working controls and emergency protocols | ✓ | ✗ |
| Confined space entry procedures for basements and voids | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does it cover surveys in derelict or unoccupied buildings?
Yes — describe the building condition (derelict, vacant, partially demolished) and we will include controls for structural instability, unguarded voids, unsafe floors, and the requirement for pre-entry checks and emergency egress planning.
What about asbestos exposure during building inspections?
Mention if the building was constructed pre-2000 and we will include asbestos awareness controls, the requirement to assume presence unless a register confirms otherwise, and avoidance of disturbance. Chartered surveyors must comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 when inspecting buildings.
Does it include lone working controls for surveyors?
Yes — building surveyors often work alone on site. Mention lone working and we will include check-in procedures, emergency contact protocols, mobile signal verification, and personal safety alarms where required.
Can I use it for both residential and commercial property surveys?
Yes — describe the property type (domestic dwelling, commercial premises, industrial site) and the assessment will be tailored. Hazards differ significantly between a loft survey in a terraced house and a structural inspection of a warehouse.
Does it cover working at height — ladders, lofts, flat roofs?
Yes — surveyors routinely access loft spaces, inspect roof coverings from ladders, and walk flat roofs. Mention the access method and height involved and we will include ladder safety, fall prevention, and roof integrity checks as required under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Is this accepted by professional indemnity insurers and RICS?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by professional indemnity insurers, RICS compliance officers, and the HSE. The format is professional and accepted across the industry.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the survey type, building condition, access requirements and any specific hazards. Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced building surveyor risk assessment instantly.
Does it cover confined spaces like basements and cellars?
Yes — surveyors regularly enter basements, cellars, voids and plant rooms. Mention confined space access and we will include oxygen deficiency risk, ventilation checks, emergency rescue provisions, and compliance with the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.
Also see: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Assessment · Do I Need a Risk Assessment? · Risk Assessment Legal Requirements · Risk Assessment Generator