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Apr 22

Asbestos removal guide for 2021

Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that was used for many years in a variety of different ways as a part of building construction. Unfortunately, it was gradually understood that asbestos fibres, when breathed into the lungs, can have a disastrous effect on our health. It was banned from use... read more →

April 22, 2021
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Removal

Mar 17

Buying an older home: How to deal with asbestos

Asbestos is one of those words that no homebuyer wants to hear. Subsidence is another one – but that’s a whole other story. Here at Crucial Environmental, we deal with asbestos-related enquiries on a daily basis, so we thought we would share our expert knowledge. So, what exactly is asbestos,... read more →

Feb 04

How Covid-19 is affecting asbestos removal

There can be no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive effect on everyone across the world including both individuals and businesses. However, it isn’t always appreciated that the pandemic has made it very difficult to carry out work that can be deemed essential. Any work involving asbestos... read more →

February 4, 2021
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Removal

Jan 15

What are the dangers of asbestos removal?

Asbestos is well known as a carcinogenic material. It was banned from use in 1999, but had been used extensively in the construction of all types of buildings including houses and flats through the 1960s and 1970s. So, it may well be the case that you could find that you... read more →

January 15, 2021
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Removal

Dec 21

What to do if you find asbestos at home

Many people assume that there simply can’t be asbestos in their home. Firstly, they might reason that any asbestos would have been removed by now, as the material was banned from use in 1999. Secondly, they could believe that they would have been told about asbestos when they bought the... read more →

December 21, 2020
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

Dec 01

Should you have an asbestos survey before buying a property?

If you are buying a property it is natural to want to gather as much information as possible to ensure that you are making an informed decision. Almost all homebuyers will invest in a survey of the property to make sure that it is free from underlying issues and defects... read more →

December 1, 2020
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Survey

Nov 09

Protecting your pets from asbestos exposure

Asbestos is well known as a substance that is dangerous for humans. When the fibres are released into the atmosphere they can be breathed into the lungs. Exposure to asbestos is directly linked to a number of very serious chronic conditions and can decrease quality of life as well as... read more →

November 9, 2020
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

Oct 26

How to dispose of asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that was used for many years in construction and interior design. But unfortunately, it was revealed that asbestos can also be a major health hazard for anyone who is exposed to the material when fibres have been allowed to get into the air –... read more →

October 26, 2020
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Removal

Oct 26

When and why was asbestos used?

Today it is well known that asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that can be responsible for a large number of very serious medical conditions. When people are exposed to asbestos fibres – especially over a long period of time – they can breathe the fibres into their lungs. The... read more →

October 26, 2020
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

Aug 20

Where should you look for asbestos?

Well known as a substance that is dangerous for human health, asbestos was commonly used as a building material up until it was entirely banned in the UK in 1999. However, buildings built before 1999 can still contain asbestos and it is important for owners of both residential and commercial... read more →

August 20, 2020
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

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