Asbestos Removal in Harwich

Asbestos itself is a naturally occurring mineral that's been known to mankind for thousands of years, but its use was extremely limited until the late 19th century. That is when mining of asbestos took on an industrial scale, and manufacturers decided to ramp up production of asbestos products, marketing them as a breakthrough in home safety due to their robust fire resistance. Even though asbestos miners began complaining of serious health issues early on, their complaints were swept under the rug. As the century wore on, the amount of evidence linking asbestos to serious respiratory issues continued to grow, but it wasn't until 1999 that asbestos was finally banned in new construction in the UK. While the ban was welcome, millions of homes were left with asbestos-containing products lurking like a ticking time bomb.

When they are first installed, asbestos-containing products pose little threat. It is only after they begin to break down over time that the danger manifests. As these products lose their integrity, they begin to release an ever-increasing number of potentially deadly fibres into the air. Repeated exposure to these fibres can result in a variety of respiratory issues, including a form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. The only way to eliminate the threat posed by asbestos entirely is to have any asbestos-containing products identified and properly removed. And that is where we come in. Every member of the Asbestos Gone team is a dedicated professional who has undergone extensive training in asbestos mitigation and been certified by the government.