Asbestos Surveys in Warley

Asbestos has been known to humans for thousands of years, but it wasn't until the end of the 19th century that it started to be used in everyday building materials. Over the course of the 20th century, these materials - insulation, countertops, tiles etc - were installed in millions of homes throughout the UK and touted for their impressive fire resistance. Fire protection aside, it became clear early on that it was dangerous to breathe asbestos fibres. These concerns, however, were largely swept under the rug until, finally, in 1999 (over a century after the negative health effects first became known), asbestos was banned in new construction in the UK. Any asbestos in your Brentwood home today had to be installed before the ban took place.

A person does not become sick the first time they come in contact with asbestos. They need to be regularly exposed. That happens when asbestos-containing products that have been present in a home for many years start to break down and release their fibres. Over time, inhaling these fibres can lead to serious respiratory conditions, including mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. The only surefire way to eliminate the threat posed by asbestos is to have it removed. And the removal process starts with an asbestos survey from Asbestos Gone.

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