Asbestos is a natural mineral that was widely used in the construction industry before it was known to be a dangerous health hazard. Asbestos fibers are invisible to the naked eye and can easily be inhaled, which poses a risk of lung diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Although the use of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) was banned in the UK in 1999, many properties still contain them, especially those built before the 1990s.

The only way to know for sure whether your property contains asbestos is to have it tested by a professional asbestos testing company in Gatton, like Affordable Asbestos Removal Hampshire.