Can I Remove Asbestos Myself? What Surrey Homeowners Need to Know

Close-up of stacked degraded asbestos cement sheets removed from a Surrey property awaiting licensed disposal

It is one of the most common questions we are asked. You have found what looks like asbestos in your property, you want it gone, and you are wondering whether you can just deal with it yourself. The short answer is no, and understanding why could save you from a serious legal and health mistake. […]

How to Tell If Your Garage Roof Contains Asbestos

Surrey Asbestos operatives in full PPE carefully removing corrugated asbestos cement sheets whole from a residential roof in Surrey

If your garage was built before 2000, there is a reasonable chance the roof is made from asbestos cement. It was one of the most widely used roofing materials in UK residential construction throughout the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Thousands of Surrey properties still have it today, and many homeowners have no idea. This […]

5 Signs Your Property May Contain Asbestos

BOHS-trained asbestos surveyor inspecting a wall cavity in a Surrey residential property during a refurbishment survey

Asbestos cannot be identified by sight alone, but certain signs in a property should prompt you to get a professional assessment. If your Surrey property shows any of the following, it is worth treating it as a potential asbestos-containing material until confirmed otherwise. 1. Your Property Was Built Before 2000 The single most useful piece […]