Pollution control - asbestos
We advise homeowners on the detection and safe removal of
low-risk asbestos from houses, sheds and garages. Homeowners and
the council have a legal responsibility to ensure that any asbestos
in houses is safe.
Asbestos is a hazardous substance that was once in widespread
use as a building material. When it became apparent that breathing
in asbestos fibres or 'dust' over many years can give rise to
serious health effects, its use in residential property was
banned.
However, removing asbestos that is already there is not always
the safest option. In fact, disturbing asbestos materials may
generate the fine dust particles you are trying to avoid,
increasing the health risks. This is why you should always seek
expert advice on this issue.
If you have asbestos in your home or
property
Always seek specialist advice:
- consult the building owner or your landlord – they may already
know exactly where it is and what needs (or does not need) to be
done.
- if you are not satisfied with what you have been told, contact
us.