Is It Safe to Leave Asbestos Undisturbed in Your Home?

What to Do If You Find Asbestos

If you discover that asbestos is present in your property, then your first instinct is probably going to be to panic. There’s a totally natural response; we’re all aware of the dangers of asbestos and how important it is to not come into contact with it. Is it safe to leave asbestos undisturbed, though? There are so many misconceptions out there, so we are here to separate fact from fiction and give you all the information you need on asbestos safety in the home.

What is asbestos?

First things first: what exactly is asbestos? It’s a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that found a lot of popularity as a building material because of its heat and fire resistant properties. When it is disturbed, though, tiny, microscopic fibres can break off and be inhaled, and this can lead to serious diseases like lung cancer and asbestosis. Due to this risk to public health, it was banned in the UK in 1999, but can still be found in homes that were built before this point.

I have asbestos in my home – what should I do?

It’s important to remember that asbestos is often very difficult to identify by sight, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience dealing with it. Never take a chance. If you think that there could be asbestos in your home, do not disturb it and get in touch with us immediately. We will pay you a visit, and a member of our expert team will take a look and confirm if it is asbestos or not.

Is asbestos dangerous if left alone?

All of the health risks associated with asbestos come from it being disturbed. So if you have some in your home that is intact, you are probably going to be fine to leave it as it is. Again though, you won’t be able to tell this by sight alone. That is why it’s so important to call us for a full asbestos survey and testing. Once we have carried this out, we will be able to advise you on the most appropriate next steps.

Can I have asbestos removed even if it isn’t currently dangerous?

Of course you can! We know that some people would just prefer for it to be gone, and we are here to take care of that for you. We know how to safely remove asbestos in line with all UK laws and regulations, protecting you and your property at all times. If you would prefer to monitor the asbestos in your home instead, we can handle that as well.

Talk to us

It can be hard to know what to do if your house contains asbestos, but we are here to help you. We have been providing expert asbestos advice for homeowners for many years and would love to give you peace of mind. Get in touch with us today, and we will take things from there.