Asbestos exposure may not pose an immediate threat, but prolonged or repetitive exposure can cause serious health problems, which can manifest years later. Once asbestos-containing material is disturbed, it releases microscopic fibres that can be inhaled and lodged in the lungs. These trapped fibres can lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis.

Due to the health risks associated with this toxic substance, the government of the United Kingdom introduced regulations that require asbestos to be removed from all buildings constructed before 2000. If you are planning to renovate or demolish your building, you must first perform an asbestos survey to know if any asbestos-containing material is present on your site. If a survey shows the presence of asbestos, you must hire a licensed asbestos removal company like Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon to remove it safely and effectively.