Asbestos has been used as a building material for many years in the UK, and is still present in many buildings constructed before the year 2000. The use of asbestos in construction was banned in the UK in 1999, meaning that any property built after this date should be free from asbestos.

However, many older buildings still contain asbestos, often in materials such as insulation, flooring, and roofing. When asbestos materials are disturbed, they release fibers into the air, which can be inhaled and cause significant damage to the lungs.

Asbestos testing is essential to identify whether or not your property contains asbestos. Testing involves taking samples of any suspect materials and sending them to a specialist laboratory for analysis. If the samples are found to contain asbestos, further measures can then be taken to ensure the safe removal of the material.