Asbestos Removal Tunbridge Wells

What Risks Does Asbestos Pose?

Although asbestos was permanently banned from the UK nearly 20 years ago, it is still present in many buildings and homes across the country. Asbestos can be found in many areas of a building such as pipes, insulation, artex ceilings and other hidden areas. Therefore, it is still a common occurrence and should be taken with caution, especially if you own an old property. Houses that were built before 1999 may possibly contain asbestos, as this was the year the final type of asbestos was banned in the UK. Asbestos fibres are microscopic and very small, which is why they are so hard to identify. They can be up to 2000 times thinner than a human hair! It is also widely known that asbestos can cause many illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and other respiratory-related diseases.

It is always recommended that you check to confirm if there is asbestos present as there can sometimes be fatal consequences if a human inhales the fibres. If you are concerned about the asbestos in your property please do not hesitate to get in contact with the team at All About Asbestos.

Asbestos in Your Home

There are 2 main categories when it comes to asbestos fibres:

1. Friable

When asbestos is friable, it is in a powdered form. This makes it a lot more dangerous to a person, as powdered asbestos is much easier to inhale. Friable asbestos needs to be managed properly in order to prevent any harm, and often needs to be removed from the property entirely.

2. Non-friable

This is where the asbestos is much more compact. Non-friable asbestos is not easily released into the air and therefore poses less of a risk in comparison to friable asbestos. This normally makes the removal costs cheaper, and sometimes it may not be necessary to remove the asbestos at all.

We do not remove the asbestos immediately as we need to ensure it is absolutely necessary to remove it.