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Your guide to the asbestos testing process
Follow this simple 3-step asbestos testing process if you suspect your property contains asbestos.
If you're like most modern homeowners, you've probably heard the word "asbestos." You may wonder if asbestos testing is relevant in today's world, and you might even worry that the suspicious-looking material that you found in your walls during a DIY home project could be asbestos.
Asbestos testing is necessary and even life-saving in certain conditions. It is crucial to have your home or commercial building investigated if it is an older structure built before a certain date or if you know for a fact that it contains this hazardous material. Learn more below about how asbestos testing companies conduct their surveys and dispose of this substance.
At Check Asbestos, we understand how important it is to quickly identify and remove this toxic substance from your home to keep you safe and breathing normally. Because it's impossible to smell or taste asbestos in the way you might detect natural gas or smoke, and because you won't sneeze if you inhale a few particles, it's always necessary to conduct professional testing.
We are able to survey your property within three days and complete a report of the building's condition so that we can quickly move to the next step if necessary. We offer surveys for commercial buildings as well.
Though many types of surveys include simply checking surfaces of your property, it may be necessary, in certain conditions, to access areas within the walls and floors to properly investigate this material.
If we find asbestos during the survey of your property, it's important to act quickly. It doesn't matter if it's only present in one room or throughout your entire attic: A small amount can still pose a threat to your health.
We will set a date for removal with you and ensure that any amount of asbestos is safely and professionally eradicated from your property. We may ask you and your family to leave the property during the removal period, depending on the area we are working on, and we will strive to have the job completed as quickly as possible.
Get in touch with us to ask more questions about our asbestos testing and removal process and what you can do to assist the team during this time.
Because asbestos is a highly toxic material with strict removal and disposal regulations, disposal is another task for professionals. . We are certified to collect asbestos waste, and we have the capacity to remove up to two tonnes at a time from your property.
You likely have several questions about asbestos testing as well as the consequences of choosing to ignore potential asbestos in your home or commercial property.
While this material is not illegal, it is not used in construction anymore because of its widely known carcinogenic properties. Unfortunately, this fact does not stop people from selling properties known to contain the substance.
Due to the fact that asbestos lingers in many homes around the U.K. (and around the world), construction professionals, residents, and realtors often have to make tough decisions when maintaining and living in properties known to contain the substance.
Read through our FAQs below to learn more about asbestos testing, the health effects of this material, and who should be responsible for removal.
Unfortunately, asbestos exposure can lead to many disastrous health effects. Mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lungs, can result directly from exposure to this material. Asbestosis, another lung problem that develops after asbestos inhalation, can cause much pain and suffering as well. If you know you have asbestos in your home, or if you live in a home built before 1980, it's a good idea to schedule a consultation for removal.
No, it isn't safe to take care of your asbestos problem by yourself! In some areas, you could get into legal trouble for simply peeling off asbestos-ridden insulation and disposing of it in your trash bin. It's a highly dangerous material, and anyone who disposes of it should have the correct certifications, wear proper protective gear, and take other precautions that are not common knowledge to the average homeowner.
First, you need to ensure that the substance you're dealing with is truly asbestos: Some more benign housing materials, such as insulation, may have a similar appearance but not pose a threat to your health. Get in touch with a licensed asbestos testing company to confirm if the material is hazardous. If you do have this toxic substance in your home, it's crucial to enlist qualified professionals for removal. Inhaling the tiny fibres as you're removing the asbestos on your own can damage your lungs and potentially your overall health.
This isn't a good idea as even short-term exposure to asbestos can lead to health consequences. If you've just moved into a new residence, get it checked immediately. If you're looking for a new home, it's important to consider properties that were built after 1980 if you worry about potential asbestos exposure. In the U.K., sellers must disclose the presence of asbestos, but it is completely legal to buy and sell properties with known asbestos!
If you have any concerns at all as to whether your home contains asbestos, it's important to address them rather than ignoring them and hoping this toxic material doesn't affect you. Remember, it's nearly impossible to detect asbestos with your senses.
If you live in the Yorkshire or Lincolnshire area, get in touch with us to obtain a free quote for asbestos testing and schedule a survey for potential asbestos in your home.
Sources:
1. https://www.thespruce.com/is-do-it-yourself-asbestos-removal-legal-1822434
2. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mesothelioma/
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