What is asbestos?

Asbestos is a term for a group of minerals made of microscopic fibres. Before its dangers were known, asbestos was often used in buildings for insulation, flooring and roofing and sprayed on ceilings and walls. It is now banned in the UK. If the asbestos-containing materials within a building remain intact, they pose very little risk, but you will still require a survey to confirm this.

Now that the extremely hazardous nature of asbestos is known, it is vital that is managed by highly skilled, licenced professionals with the experience to deal with it correctly it. We offer you a cost-effective, safe and quality-driven asbestos removal service. You will benefit from a highly trained team who will deliver your project on time and on budget.

Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 (including houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) Mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer are the 3 leading causes of death among people who’ve experienced long-term exposure to asbestos. Researchers estimate that 10 million people will die from an asbestos-related disease by 2030.

There are 4 main diseases associated with breathing in asbestos fibres: