Older outbuildings can look straightforward to remove, especially when they are made from familiar materials such as corrugated sheets, cement panels or painted board. In Exeter and across Devon, however, buildings constructed or altered before the year 2000 may contain asbestos in places that are not obvious from a visual inspection. A small garage, shed, […]
Replacing an older garage roof can look like a straightforward building job, but properties built or refurbished before the asbestos restrictions introduced in the late twentieth century may contain asbestos cement sheets, soffit boards, fascias, insulation products or debris beneath the roof covering. The age and appearance of a sheet are not enough to confirm […]
Garden walls can look like straightforward masonry jobs, but older properties in Exeter may contain asbestos in cement panels, garage-related materials, flue components or bonded sheets built into an outbuilding boundary. If the work involves cutting, drilling, breaking or removing older materials, asbestos testing should come before demolition. Why a garden wall can raise an […]
Replacing an older roof can involve more than choosing new tiles or arranging a contractor. Properties built or refurbished before the asbestos ban may contain asbestos cement roofing sheets, soffits, fascias, insulation boards or other asbestos-containing materials. Testing before work starts helps identify the risk while the materials are still undisturbed. Why roof replacement can […]
Removing an old conservatory can look like a straightforward home improvement job, especially when the aim is to replace it with a modern extension or open up more garden space. In an older Exeter property, however, the structure may contain asbestos materials that are not obvious at first glance. Testing before work begins helps identify […]
Commercial kitchen refits can involve cutting into walls, lifting old floor finishes, disturbing service ducts and removing dated insulation. In an older Exeter building, those tasks may disturb asbestos-containing materials that are not obvious during a visual inspection. Testing before work starts gives the project team reliable information and helps prevent an avoidable pause once […]
Damp patches, salts and peeling finishes can make a property owner keen to start remedial work quickly. In an older Exeter building, however, it is sensible to establish whether asbestos-containing materials are present before stripping finishes, lifting floor coverings or opening up walls. Early asbestos testing helps the next stage of work be planned around […]
A burst pipe, roof leak or flood can damage ceilings, walls and floors in a matter of hours. Drying the building is urgent, but restoration work may disturb materials that contain asbestos in properties built or refurbished before 2000. Water can weaken boards and coatings, expose hidden layers and make previously stable products more vulnerable […]
A leaking flat roof needs prompt attention, but a fast repair should not begin with assumptions about the materials beneath the surface. Older roof coverings, trims and adjoining panels may contain asbestos, particularly on garages, extensions and commercial buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000. Testing suspect materials before cutting or stripping the roof helps owners […]
Replacing worn flooring can transform a room, but lifting the visible surface is only the beginning. Older properties may have layers of tiles, adhesive, screed or boarding beneath a newer covering. Some materials installed before 2000 may contain asbestos, so checking them before work starts is an important part of a safe refurbishment. Testing gives […]
