Formerly a popular building material which was used widely in the insulation of both residential and commercial structures and buildings, asbestos has been banned in the UK since the 1990s – but its presence, and the dangers that come with it, live on.
As a property owner, knowing what lies within your property is the most effective way of ensuring that all renovation, extension, and demolition work is conducted safely. Our asbestos surveys in Cambridgeshire designed to give peace of mind as well as tick the health and safety box required by residential and commercial property services.
How do I know if I need an asbestos survey?
Was your property or building constructed prior to the ban of asbestos in the 1990s? If so, the chances are that asbestos will have been used as part of the insulation for the building, both around pipework and embedded in the walls. An asbestos survey is not just for those who know they have problematic substances present in their building – it is also a way of checking for the presence of asbestos and ascertaining how stable the fibres are. Here’s how our surveys in Cambridgeshire work.