Asbestos Survey Tonbridge

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that humans have used for thousands of years as an insulator and to produce heat-resistant products. It wasn't until the 20th century that large-scale asbestos mining first brought to light the potential health hazards of asbestos fibres.

Even though the UK government banned the use of asbestos in 1999 asbestos-based products such as floor and ceiling tiles and pipe insulation had already been installed in countless homes nationwide. Since the ban took effect the focus has turned to identifying and removing those legacy asbestos materials, and the asbestos survey is the first step in that process.

What makes asbestos different from other health hazards is that an asbestos product that may have posed little to no threat when first installed will become progressively more dangerous as the years pass and it begins to deteriorate. As a result, even though asbestos use was banned in the UK 25 years ago some 5,000 people in the UK still die from asbestos-related illnesses every year. But it doesn't have to be so.

Arranging for Asbestos Gone to perform an asbestos survey in Tonbridge can identify any legacy asbestos in your home and provide you with an opportunity to have it removed before anyone becomes gravely ill.

No. Effective asbestos removal requires the right equipment and highly trained technicians adhering to best practices. There is no room for guessing or "good enough" when it comes to asbestos removal.