Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction materials, such as insulation, flooring, roofing, and cement, between the 1930s and the 1990s. Its fiber-like structure gives it strength and resistance to fire, heat, and chemicals. However, it also poses a severe health risk, particularly when its fibers are inhaled, which may lead to fatal lung diseases, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, among others.

Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were banned in the UK in 1999, but many buildings constructed before that still contain some form of asbestos. Hence, it is critical to identify and remove ACMs carefully by conducting an asbestos building survey and hiring a licensed and experienced asbestos removal cost company, such as Affordable Asbestos Removal Hampshire, to remove the asbestos safely and legally.