Asbestos survey news

Where can asbestos be found? Asbestos is mined and is still being produced. Renowned for its insulating, heat resistant, and strengthening properties, asbestos was commonly used within a range of different construction materials in the late 20th century. Asbestos is very versatile, therefore it was in use in a large variety of materials. Externally these materials […]

Asbestos cement was commonly used in the construction of garages from the 1930’s to the end of the 1990’s. It can be in the roof (usually corrugated sheets) and in the walls (usually flat panels). Sampling & laboratory testing of a cement garage will confirm any asbestos content. Asbestos cement is a very low risk […]

Asbestos is still present in schools and hospitals over 20 years after it was banned from being used in the UK According to an article in the Mirror online recently “More than 200 teachers have died in the past 10 years from the effects of being exposed to asbestos” “Health and Safety Executive figures show […]

HSG Surveys Ltd is following all Government guidance for working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), including working in other people’s homes. http://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes

Asbestos may be hidden in plain sight within your home. Therefore before you carry out any home improvements you should first consider having an asbestos survey done. The aim of an asbestos survey is to locate the asbestos containing materials, as far as reasonably practicable. Our asbestos survey report will show you where it is, […]