Before we discuss our asbestos survey services, it's important to understand what asbestos is and why it's a concern for property owners and occupants.

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals that were widely used in construction and manufacturing from the 1950s to the 1980s. Asbestos fibers are highly durable and resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals, which made them popular for insulation, roofing, flooring, pipes, and other building materials.

However, it has been discovered that exposure to asbestos can cause serious and potentially fatal lung diseases, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. Asbestos fibers can become airborne when disturbed or damaged, and can be inhaled by occupants or workers in the vicinity.

Therefore, it's essential to identify and manage asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in any pre-2000 buildings, as well as any refurbishment or demolition projects involving such buildings.