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An average house built before 1999, can contain asbestos you may be surprised to hear.

Asbestos is so prevalent in buildings it can be found in walls, ceilings and around window frames. This is because of its uses in insulation, fire resistance and heat resistance. It can also be used in other formats. Amongst other things, it can be found in rubber, cement and as a powder.

Asbestos removal is undertaken in order for asbestos to be removed from properties like homes and schools as safely as possible. We do not recommend untrained people to undertake this work, instead contact professionals to do the job. This is because asbestos needs to be handled extremely carefully. Asbestos particles can be loosened into the air breaking away from the main body of asbestos. This is when asbestos related illnesses can occur, like mesothelioma and asbestosis. Asbestos fibres cause mesothelioma which is a type of cancer. Asbestosis causes the hardening of the lungs making breathing almost impossible – it is a fatal disease. Being around asbestos when not protected causes these illnesses. asbestos removal Knowing this increases the importance of asbestos removal. It is vital that as soon as asbestos is detected in a property, it is removed as quickly as possible.

Make sure that the asbestos removal person is a trained professional. An asbestos removal job badly done is worse than no job at all.

Ask for an asbestos survey – this will ensure that all areas of the premises where asbestos lurks is counted for. Recommended procedures on how to remove the asbestos will also be included within the asbestos survey. Getting a professional on the job will ensure this deadly material is removed quickly and safely.

Our advice would be to ask for a survey to check if there is any asbestos in your house, it will be a definite weight off your mind.

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