If you think you may have found asbestos, the safest first step is usually to stop, avoid disturbing the material and get it identified properly. Here’s what to do next.
Old floor tiles can sometimes contain asbestos, but you cannot confirm that by age or appearance alone. Here’s what to check before disturbing them and when to arrange testing, removal or disposal.
If asbestos cement sheets, garage roof panels or similar material have already been taken down, the next step is to keep the waste secure, avoid breaking it further and arrange lawful collection and disposal as soon as possible.
Older homes can contain several different asbestos-containing materials, from garage roofs and floor tiles to textured coatings. This guide explains where they may be found, why condition matters and the sensible next steps if you suspect asbestos.
If you are unsure whether a material contains asbestos, testing or sampling can help you make a clearer, safer decision before renovation, collection or removal work begins.
An asbestos garage roof does not always need removing straight away. The right decision depends on its condition, whether it is being disturbed and what you plan to do with the garage.
