If you spot a suspicious material in the loft before boarding, insulating or clearing it out, the safest move is to stop and avoid disturbing it until you know what it is.
If you have found a material that might contain asbestos, the next step is not always removal. In many cases, testing or sampling comes first, followed by collection or appropriate non-licensed removal once the material is identified.
If an old garage roof has cracked, weathered or been disturbed, the safest next step is usually to stop work and avoid making it worse. Here’s how to judge what to do next.
If asbestos cement sheets, garage roof panels or similar material has already come down, the next step is to keep it contained, avoid further disturbance and arrange lawful disposal as soon as practical.
If you are planning renovation work in an older property, testing is often the clearest way to confirm whether a material contains asbestos before you disturb it.
If you uncover a material that might contain asbestos while working in a kitchen, bathroom or utility room, the safest response is usually to stop, avoid disturbing it and get clear advice before you carry on.
