Do You Have Asbestos In Your Home?
Homes, garages and outbuildings built before the year 2000 can expose homeowners, their families and others to Asbestos.
Asbestos could possibly be hiding in your cement, floor tiles, insulation, walls, roofing or pipes. Knowledge about the dangers of this hazardous material, and what to do if you suspect you have it within your home, can help protect you and others from serious harm.
What You Need To Know
What Is Asbestos And How Does It Affect Me?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was a popular building material before being banned in 1999. Mostly used for insulation and fire-proofing, it isn’t uncommon to find it in a large majority of houses today. Once disturbed, it becomes a potentially lethal substance and exposure to it can lead to extremely serious health conditions.
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What Are The Health Risks Associated With Asbestos?
Exposure to asbestos is responsible for around 4000 deaths in the UK every year. Although it is never easy to think about, knowing the health risks can help you to prevent them. It is really important to know what to look out for, and to contact specialists if you are unsure about any of the risks. The more you know, the safer you and your family will be.
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Where Is Asbestos Found Within The Home?
There are several areas of your home that may contain Asbestos. It is most commonly found in the roofs or wall sheeting of garages and sheds, however it can also be found in some lesser-known areas such as in or behind tiles, around pipes, under sinks or in sprayed coatings and paints. Knowing where it is could prevent exposure and serious harm.
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Who Is At Risk?
Asbestos wasn’t fully banned as a building material until 1999, so anybody who disturbs the makeup of a building that was either built or refurbished before that date, is at risk of asbestos exposure. If you think you may be in danger of having asbestos in your home then please get in touch and we’ll talk you through our solution. Until disturbed, asbestos is rarely a health risk, but full removal by an expert is the main way to eliminate any risks to your health.
Cancer risks
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified all forms of asbestos as being carcinogenic to humans. Asbestos causes mesothelioma (type of cancer that forms on the protective tissue that covers the lungs or the abdomen) and cancer of the lung, larynx (voice box) and ovary.
Vulnerable people
People with breathing problems such as asthma may be more sensitive to the effects of asbestos.
How Can We Help?
Asbestos may be present in any house or building built before the year 2000 as it was widely used in a variety of building materials. However, it can be very difficult to recognise, but Asbestos in Homes are experts at safely identifying and removing asbestos from your home. We make it our job to protect you and your family from the potential dangers. If you’re unsure at any time, get in touch and we can help put your mind at ease.
We also work with construction companies, providing them with the legal safety documentation that they need in order to carry out work on your home.
Public Health England (PHE) does not recommend the DIY removal of asbestos. If you find any asbestos which requires removal, you should contact a licensed specialist like Asbestos In Homes.