Asbestos Removal in Colchester

The asbestos problem is not something that developed overnight. The current situation can trace its origins to the late 19th century. That's when manufacturers of building materials decided to go all-in on asbestos as a kind of miracle material that would enable the construction of fireproof homes. During the 20th century installation of asbestos-containing products in homes reached a fever pitch, and though there were red flags concerning its health risks as far back as the 1910s those concerns fell on deaf ears. It wasn't until the 1980s that concerns about asbestos finally reached the mainstream and in 1999 the UK government enacted a ban on the use of asbestos in all new UK construction projects. But by then the damage was done because asbestos-containing products had already been installed in millions of homes and businesses.

Asbestos poses a unique kind of threat since it is only when asbestos-containing products begin to break down over decades that the threat emerges. As these products break down they release the deadly asbestos fibres into the air. The more time passes, the more these products break down and the more fibres become airborne. Prolonged inhalation of these fibres will eventually cause serious respiratory issues including a type of lung cancer called mesothelioma. The only effective way to deal with the threat is to remove the asbestos from your home, and that's where we come in. Every member of our asbestos mitigation team is a highly-trained, government-certified asbestos removal expert. We'll make sure any asbestos lurking in your home is removed quickly and completely.