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What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once lauded for its versatility and fire-resistant properties. It constitutes a group of minerals that are naturally occurring and are made up of thin fibres that are resistant to heat, fire and chemicals.

Despite its historic uses and benefits, it has since been linked to serious health risks, including cancer. Understanding asbestos, its uses and the dangers it poses is crucial for safeguarding your health and complying with safety regulations.

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What are the types of Asbestos?

Asbestos refers to a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals composed of thin, needle-like fibres. These minerals have been used in various industrial and construction applications due to their durability, resistance to heat and chemicals and insulating properties.

  • Chrysotile (White Asbestos): The most commonly used form of asbestos, found in roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of homes and businesses.
  • Amosite (Brown Asbestos): Often used in cement sheets, pipe insulation and asbestos insulating board.
  • Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos): Used in insulation, sprayed coatings and loose fill.
  • Tremolite: Not used commercially but can be found as a contaminant in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite, and talc.
  • Anthophyllite: Rarely used commercially but can be found as a contaminant.
  • Actinolite: Not used commercially but can be found in metamorphic rock.

What was Asbestos used for? The Historical Uses of Asbestos

Asbestos was widely used throughout the 20th century in a variety of products and industries due to its versatile properties. Common applications included:

  • Construction and Building Materials: Insulation, roofing tiles, ceiling and floor tiles, cement products and drywall.
  • Automotive Industry: Brake pads, clutches and gaskets and any other heat resistant parts. 
  • Appliances: Asbestos can be found in some older appliances like microwaves, refrigerators and ovens.
  • Shipbuilding: Insulation for boilers, steam pipes, and hot water pipes.
  • Textiles: Fireproof clothing, blankets and curtains

Asbestos may deteriorate over time and then become dangerous, it is at this point where you need the asbestos removed by a qualified and licensed company.

How do you get rid of Asbestos?

If you have a suspected asbestos problem you should get in touch with an asbestos expert for advice on the best course of action. You may need to use a professional and specialist licensed contractor to deal with the problem. You should always take precautions when dealing with asbestos and should avoid conducting any task that results in cutting, sawing, breaking or damaging the suspected asbestos. If you damage something you think is asbestos you should restrict access to the area immediately.

Useful information can be found on the HSE website - Introduction to asbestos safety: Overview - HSE

We have partnered with DCUK FM to provide remedial asbestos removal. DCUK is accredited to the highest industry standards, ensuring exceptional quality in asbestos services.

Frequently Asked Questions on Asbestos Removal


  • What does Asbestos Look Like?

    Asbestos is a common building material and is contained within many different products in various forms.


  • How Dangerous is Asbestos?

    Asbestos kills around 5,000 works each year in the UK according to the Health and Safety Executive. All types of asbestos are hazardous and inhalation from exposure to asbestos fibres can result in occupational disease. Asbestos has a long latency period, which can often take time to develop and is often too late, once diagnosed. Types of the most common forms of serious diseases related to asbestos are Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and lung cancer. 


  • How to Test for Asbestos?

    The only way to confirm if there is asbestos in a suspect material found in a premises is to obtain and analyse a sample of the product. This should always be carried out by a professional and suitably qualified surveyor. The analyst of the sample must also be trained and accredited.


  • What is an Asbestos Survey?

    The main aim of an asbestos survey is to allow the owner of the premises to produce an asbestos register and an asbestos management plan.

    • It will provide accurate information of the location, amount and the current condition of asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
    • It will assess the level of any damage or deterioration of the ACMs and if any remedial action is immediately required.
    • Provide information to produce an asbestos register and an asbestos management plan for the premises.
    • Identify hidden ACMs to be removed before refurbishment work or demolition

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