Asbestos Services FAQ:

Asbestos was utilized in UK development from the mid-1900s. It was utilized broadly in building materials during the 50s throughout the 80s and wasn't prohibited in the UK until 1999.

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Since asbestos was so famous, any structure assembled or restored during that period is probably going to contain asbestos.  That includes numerous structures and buildings. You can read more about the history of asbestos usage here...

All things considered, it's hard to determine if asbestos was one of the materials used in the construction of a building just by looking at it.

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Since more often than not, the asbestos-containing materials might be covered up underneath different materials, makes it hard to recognise which structures contain asbestos.

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Another reason why you need an asbestos survey is based on the fact that these materials could look like normal plasterboard, or insulation, or concrete products, but they actually contain deadly asbestos fibres. 

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An asbestos survey carried out by an expert asbestos surveyor is the best way to check for asbestos-containing materials.

According to extensive medical research and the NHS for prolonged asbestos exposure, was determined that people can develop severe health problems such as asbestosis.

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Asbestosis is a life-threatening medical condition that can create serious complications. People with asbestosis have a higher risk of developing pleural disease, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.  

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The government has passed a law for "The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012" informing the large public about the risk of asbestos and the importance of conducting an asbestos risk assessment.

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Considering that asbestos becomes dangerous only when disturbed, you need an asbestos refurb and asbestos demolition survey conducted before any construction work is carried out.

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The surveys must be completed on any building built before 2000, regardless of the building use, residential or commercial. 
 

It is extremely important to make sure that whichever asbestos survey your structure requires, you should ensure it is carried out by licensed, professionally trained asbestos surveyors who can operate in accordance with the health and safety regulations. You can read more about the different types of asbestos survey here...

How to properly conduct asbestos sampling and asbestos collection?

Our team of highly trained experts are always regarding your safety and others by properly conducting the asbestos sampling and asbestos collection.

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Using good hygiene practices when working with suspected asbestos-containing materials is our main focus.

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Covering everything with a disposable surface to catch dust such as plastic sheeting, is also very important since vacuuming is out of the question as it would only spread the asbestos dust. 

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Most important, collecting the asbestos dust with wet wipes to minimise the spread.