Asbestos was commonly used as a building material up until the 1980s, before its dangerous health effects were fully understood. It is estimated that over 5,000 people die each year in the UK due to exposure to asbestos, making it a serious health risk that must be taken seriously.

Asbestos can be found in a wide range of building materials, including ceilings, walls, floors, insulation and roofing. If your property was built before the 1990s, it is likely that it contains asbestos in some form.

Asbestos fibres are released when the material is disturbed, for example during renovations or demolition work. Once these fibres are inhaled, they can cause a variety of health problems, including lung cancer and asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma.