Suspected asbestos can turn an ordinary renovation, repair or property purchase into a serious safety question. The right response is not to disturb the material or rely on appearance alone, but to follow a controlled process: identify the risk, arrange professional asbestos testing and use the results to decide whether the material can remain safely […]
Crocidolite is one of the six recognised forms of asbestos and one of the three types most frequently discussed in connection with older UK buildings. Commonly known as blue asbestos, it was once prized for its strength, chemical resistance and ability to withstand extremely high temperatures. These properties led manufacturers to incorporate it into insulation, […]
Amosite is one of the three asbestos types most commonly encountered in older buildings across the United Kingdom. Usually called brown asbestos, it was valued for its exceptional resistance to heat and fire. These qualities led to its extensive use in insulation products, ceiling tiles, fire protection systems and asbestos insulating board. The installation of […]
Chrysotile is the most widely used form of asbestos in history. Commonly called white asbestos, it was incorporated into an enormous range of building materials and manufactured products because it was strong, flexible, resistant to heat and relatively inexpensive. Although its use was prohibited in the United Kingdom in 1999, chrysotile remains present in countless […]
Asbestos is usually discussed as a problem found in older buildings. It may be concealed beneath a garage roof, inside a fire door, around heating pipes or behind a textured ceiling coating. Today, the material is closely associated with serious illness, specialist surveys and tightly controlled removal work. Yet asbestos did not begin as a […]
If you are searching for asbestos removal in Barley Mount, Exeter, it is important to work with a specialist contractor who understands the risks associated with asbestos-containing materials and the correct procedures for their safe management and removal. Many residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout Exeter were constructed during periods when asbestos was widely used […]
Asbestos remains one of the most misunderstood construction materials still found within older UK properties. Many homeowners and business owners assume every asbestos-containing material automatically requires the same removal process, but the reality is far more nuanced. Different asbestos products present different levels of risk depending on their condition, how easily fibres can be released, […]
Understanding the difference between licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal is essential for homeowners, landlords, builders, and commercial property managers across the UK. Many people hear the word “asbestos” and assume every form of it requires the same level of removal and regulation, but in reality asbestos materials are separated into different categories depending on their […]
Each year from the 1st to the 7th of April, Asbestos Awareness Week serves as an important reminder that asbestos is not just a problem of the past. Although it was banned in the UK many years ago, it remains present in a huge number of properties, particularly those built or refurbished before 2000. Across […]
Why PPE Is a Must for Asbestos Removal When asbestos is disturbed, it releases microscopic fibres into the air that cannot be seen, smelt, or felt. Once inhaled, those fibres lodge deep inside the lungs where the body cannot remove them. Over time this can lead to devastating diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and […]
