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If you’re buying an older property, planning refurbishment work or simply want peace of mind, you may be wondering whether an asbestos survey is really necessary. While not every building contains asbestos, many properties built before 2000 in the UK were constructed using asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Identifying these materials before they are disturbed is essential […]

If you’ve discovered or suspect asbestos in your property, it’s natural to have questions. Is it dangerous? Does it need removing? Can you remove it yourself? How much will it cost? Asbestos was widely used in UK construction for decades due to its strength, insulation properties and fire resistance. Although its use was banned in

Asbestos is found in millions of UK properties built before the year 2000. Despite a complete ban in 1999, it remains present in homes, commercial buildings, schools and industrial premises across London and the South East. The challenge is that asbestos is not always easy to spot and disturbing it without knowing it is there

Despite being banned in the UK over 20 years ago, asbestos continues to pose a serious risk in homes, commercial buildings and industrial properties across the country. Understanding the risks associated with asbestos is essential for protecting occupants, contractors and anyone carrying out maintenance or refurbishment work. In this guide, we explain what asbestos is,

Asbestos awareness remains a critical topic for property owners, businesses and contractors across the UK. Despite being banned over two decades ago, asbestos is still present in millions of buildings, meaning the risks have not disappeared. Understanding what asbestos is, where it may be found and your legal responsibilities is essential for maintaining a safe

Asbestos and cellulose are two types of insulation that have been widely used in buildings, but they couldn’t be more different.

Asbestos and cellulose are two types of insulation that have been widely used in buildings, but they couldn’t be more different.

Lead paint is one of several materials that have been banned in the UK because of the danger they pose to the public…

Many buildings in the UK built prior to 2000 still contain asbestos-based materials. Since it’s not always possible to tell by looking (with asbestos resembling sheet concrete to the untrained eye), the only way to confirm…

Although banned in the UK since 2000, asbestos was a common building material well into the 1980s, meaning many properties are likely to have some kind of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) in them