Asbestos is a hazardous material that was once widely used in building construction. It is a naturally occurring mineral that is made up of six fibrous minerals - chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite. The use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999 because of its harmful health effects.

The presence of asbestos in your building can pose a significant risk to your health and those exposed to it. Continuous exposure to asbestos can cause various respiratory diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.