Asbestos is a serious problem and while arranging for a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey can sound daunting, the alternative is far worse. Today we’ll be going through the three most important steps you should take if you suspect you may have an asbestos problem and why acting quickly is vital to minimising risk. 1. Arrange For A Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Survey If you have an asbestos problem then you should never hesitate to have it assessed. Until you contact a professional team to perform a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey, there’s no way of knowing the ..read more

In the past, asbestos was a widely used building material thanks to its versatility and fire-resistant properties. However, nowadays it is recognised as a hazardous material that poses serious health risks. Asbestos was usually used in construction materials, insulation and various building products until the late 20th century. Research then found that asbestos exposure was causing severe respiratory diseases and some types of cancer, so the material was quickly banned. Since then, because there are so many dangers associated with asbestos, regulatory bodies and health organisations have intro ..read more

Asbestos was a commonly used building material up until the late 1990s when it was banned due to health risks. If your property was built before this ban, there’s a good chance your home contains asbestos. That could be in the form of roof tiles, insulation, or Artex ceiling patterns. If you do have asbestos in your artex ceiling, first of all, don’t panic. The asbestos is not dangerous unless it is disturbed. If the Artex is in good condition, with no cracks or flaking, there is no risk to your health. That being said, you might still want to remove it, perhaps for peace of mind or personal t ..read more

A coroner has recently ruled death as a result of frequent exposure to deadly asbestos, in the course of a 32-year career.  David Mills, of Quedgeley in Gloucestershire, was diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer in 2020. David reported that he regularly came into contact with asbestos whilst working as an electrician for the Royal Mail. David passed away on the 20th November 2023, aged 71. David worked at various Royal Mail sites including Tewkesbury, Ross on Wye and Gloucester, from 1979 onwards. His duties covered general electrical maintenance and installation. Many of the sites ..read more

The UK government has rejected a petition from more than 10,000 people, asking for the creation of an asbestos register and the removal of asbestos over the next 40 years. The petition asked for the government to commit to two recommendations that were recently made by a 2022 work and pensions committee. The committee asked the government to commit to “a strategy to remove all asbestos from public and commercial buildings within the next 40 years”. The committee also pointed out that the most high-risk, asbestos-containing settings are schools and hospitals, and so this should be dealt with as ..read more

0800 Asbestos is a professional asbestos consultancy that offers asbestos survey and management plans to domestic, corporate and public sectors. We are based in the Midlands, but we have regional offices around the UK so we are perfectly located to offer asbestos services to clients nationally.  If you need an asbestos survey, here’s why you should rely on us… Accreditations All of our external labs, where we send materials for testing, are UKAS accredited. UKAS accreditation meets the international standard ISO/IEC 17025. Each type of asbestos poses varying degrees of hazard association ..read more

Wondering whether your property contains asbestos? And if so, can you remove it yourself? Our asbestos specialists are going to explain why this is a bad idea… If You Think Your Property Contains Asbestos… Firstly, if you suspect that your property contains asbestos it is absolutely essential that you address this as soon as possible. The best way to do this is by getting professional help. Get in touch with a trusted asbestos surveying company and arrange an asbestos survey. This survey will locate, as far as reasonably possible, the presence/extent of any suspected asbestos-containing materi ..read more

It’s been all over the news, crumbling concrete threatening schools all over the country. With worries about repair costs factored in, some of these schools might be demolished to make way for new ones, instead of the existing buildings being renovated.  For those that are due to be renovated, asbestos poses another risk. The presence of asbestos in some of the schools could complicate remedial work even further. Removing the undesirable RAAC concrete can range anywhere between thousands of pounds to multi- millions, depending on the scale. But, if there is found to be asbestos in those b ..read more

There’s no such thing as a silly question regarding asbestos removal. If it is not handled correctly, asbestos can be really dangerous. It is important you are clued up on asbestos, in general, it is great to have a good awareness, but it is especially important if you are planning any renovation work on a property. We have put together this article of commonly asked questions, so you don’t have to trawl the web researching! How can I tell if I have asbestos? Unfortunately, it is not easy to tell if your home or property contains asbestos, unless it has been clearly labelled/you have been made ..read more

Exclusive new research has revealed that as many as 212 ‘safety regulations’ will be set to lapse, for the UK government to draw a line under Brexit.  These safety rules cover areas such as: Child seat belt regulations Health and safety regulations regarding children’s toys Protection measures to help prevent accidents in the workplace Prevention measures related to asbestos exposure One lawyer from Turnstone Law, a company that specialises in health and safety law, has urged the Conservative party to recognise the threats posed, before scrapping the ‘EU derived red tape’ that keeps som ..read more