From town centre terraces and flat blocks to large semi-detached and detached homes in the rural countryside, asbestos is a material which, in its heyday, was used across all manner of commercial and residential building projects. The result today is that millions of property and homeowners are finding themselves managing the presence of asbestos – which has now proved to be a directly harmful material which can cause debilitating health conditions and illnesses.
The importance of Asbestos Surveys
It is widely understood that any property built prior to the 2000s may well be concealing the presence of asbestos, with the 1990s bringing into force a ban on the material across the UK. Prior to this, asbestos was a popular and commonly used material thanks to its insulating properties.
The main risks that come from asbestos arise when it breaks down into fibres which become airborne and are breathed in by residents and those using the building. Because of this, asbestos surveys are not only important for your own personal safety and peace of mind – they are also a legal requirement for commercial properties built before 2000 and are strongly recommended for private and residential homes that are about to undergo major work – to check that any asbestos is stable.
No matter your end goal or your existing concerns, our asbestos survey team in Suffolk are here to help – with every survey followed up with a comprehensive management plan or full removal service depending on what we find and how you wish to proceed.