Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in building materials, insulation, and other products from the 1940s to the 1990s. It was prized for its heat resistance, tensile strength, and durability, but its also a known carcinogen that can cause serious respiratory diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

Although the use of asbestos has been heavily regulated and restricted in many countries, many properties still contain asbestos materials, especially if they were built or renovated before the late 1990s. Asbestos can be found in a wide range of building materials, including cement, roofing, flooring, pipes, boilers, insulation, and even some textiles and plastics.

Since asbestos fibers are microscopic and cant be seen, smelled, or tasted, the only way to know for sure if your property contains asbestos is to have an asbestos testing and survey done by a licensed and experienced company like Affordable Asbestos Removal Hampshire.