Property inspections: Asbestos safety

Materials containing asbestos that were used in domestic properties

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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which was used in a large variety of building materials before the year 2000.

These materials can include:

• Artex
• Vinyl floor tiles
• Corrugated asbestos cement sheets
• Asbestos cement flue pipes
• Bitumen roofing felt
• Asbestos cement boards

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• Asbestos safety
• Buildings over 11 metres
• Carbon monoxide
• Damp, mould and condensation
• Electrical safety
• Fire safety
• Gas safety
• Lifts
• Water safety and Legionella

Our commitment to you

• We have carried out an asbestos survey for all of our properties and maintain a register of the location, type and risk of materials containing asbestos.
• Our policy is to monitor asbestos in clients’ homes as this is safer than removing it, which can be a dangerous process.
• Asbestos checks are undertaken in line with the latest asbestos survey. These range from every three months to every three years depending on the type of asbestos and its condition.

How to stay safe

Asbestos is only a risk when it is damaged or moved without being first made safe. Please do not drill, sand, scrape or cut into a wall or surface you think may contain asbestos without speaking to us first. Most importantly do not touch any damaged asbestos.

Contact us if:

• You think you have found asbestos in your home.
• You are planning on doing any DIY.
• You want to report any damage to an asbestos containing material.

Further details are set out in our Asbestos Management Plan, please contact our Health and Safety Lead for a copy.