Asbestos Testing and Safe Removal in Wandsworth and Southfields

Where is Asbestos Found?

Most people have heard the word “asbestos” and are vaguely familiar with its reputation as a hazardous material. Many individuals know this naturally occurring mineral was used for decades in construction, as insulation, and for its fire-resistant properties. Because it has been linked to serious illness and death, asbestos was banned from use in 1980s, but is still present in many properties throughout Wandsworth and Southfields.

There are, basically, three types of asbestos: chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. The first is also commonly called “white” and was often used in roofing material, flooring, and walls. It has also been used for insulation and in car brake linings. Amosite, or brown asbestos, was used primarily in pipe insulation and in cement sheets, as well as in thermal-insulation. Crocidolite “blue” asbestos was most often used for insulation in steam engines, though it also found use in pipe insulation and cement products.

A few other varieties of this mineral exist but were used in limited quantities or not used at all in commercial products. All types of asbestos are dangerous, though some have been found to be more hazardous to health than others. For property owners who must deal with asbestos removal and proper disposal, it’s best to have specialists take the process from asbestos testing to final disposal.

Health Risks

Every type of asbestos can cause malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, and other serious diseases. As a property owner considering the removal of a garage or storage shed that may contain this mineral, you should never take chances by trying to accomplish this task on your own. Let the experts at Advance Asbestos Removal come to your property to test the building materials. If asbestos is found, they can create a plan for safe and efficient removal and disposal.

Industry research shows as many as 4,000 to 5,000 workers die each year from illness caused by asbestos and related diseases. Tradesmen who were exposed to the material in the past are particularly vulnerable. Buildings erected before the year 2000 can contain asbestos, so it’s best to hire experienced professionals to complete thorough asbestos testing. If you’re considering the demolition/removal of a garage or other building on your property in Southfields and Wandsworth, contact a specialist in asbestos garage roof removal that is also a licensed waste carrier (CB/DU195645).

Make sure you work with experts who offer a wide range of clearance services, including:

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