Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction and other industries until it was banned in the UK in 1999. Its fire-resistant and insulating properties made it an ideal material for many applications, but it was eventually discovered that prolonged exposure to asbestos fibres can lead to serious health problems.

Asbestos-containing materials can be found in many buildings constructed before the 1990s, including homes, schools, offices, and factories. These materials may include:

• Asbestos cement products, such as roofing sheets, pipes, and gutters
• Textured coatings, such as Artex
• Insulation materials, such as lagging and spray-on coatings
• Floor tiles and adhesives
• Pipe insulation

If you suspect that your property contains asbestos-containing materials, you must get in touch with a professional asbestos disposal company like ours. Attempting to remove or dispose of asbestos on your own can put you and everyone else on the property at risk of exposure to hazardous asbestos fibres.