Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was extensively used in construction materials from the 1950s to the 1980s. Though it was banned in the UK in 1999, buildings erected before this year may contain asbestos. Asbestos is known to cause lung-related cancers, and its fine fibers are easily disrupted when materials containing it are accidentally disturbed. Thats why it is essential to have your property, including your home and workplace, surveyed and tested by our professionals. It is the best way to know whether the materials contain asbestos.