If you have found a material that might contain asbestos, the next step is not always removal. In many cases, the right answer depends on the material’s condition, whether it has been disturbed and what work you plan to do next.
If asbestos waste has already been removed, the priority is to keep it contained, undisturbed and clearly separate until it can be collected and disposed of properly. This checklist covers the sensible steps to take while you wait.
If you have found a suspicious material in the loft, the safest approach is to stop, avoid disturbing it and get the right advice before any work begins.
If you have found a material that might contain asbestos, the safest next step is not guesswork. Here’s how to judge whether testing is needed before you carry on with renovation, maintenance or removal.
Older ceiling texture can sometimes contain asbestos, but you cannot confirm it by looking at it alone. Here’s when testing is sensible before decorating or renovation.
Found an old asbestos cement sheet during renovation or clearance? Here’s how to assess the condition, avoid unnecessary disturbance and decide on testing, collection or appropriate non-licensed removal.
