Advice/Blog

Asbestos is still present in an estimated 1.5 million buildings across the UK – homes, schools, offices and commercial properties built or refurbished before 2000. Most people know it’s harmful, but there’s a lot of confusion about exactly how dangerous it is, when it poses a real risk, and what you should do if you think you’ve found it. What makes asbestos dangerous? Asbestos is not found in its pure raw form in buildings – it’s always mixed into composite materials such as ceiling tiles, roof panels, insulation board and floor coverings. Over time, the materials that contain it can