Asbestos poses a major health risk to people who come into contact with it. This is because when asbestos material is disturbed, tiny fibres are released into the air. These fibres can then be inhaled into the lungs, causing serious health problems such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Asbestos was commonly used in buildings before it was banned in the UK in 1999. It can be found in many materials such as insulation, roofing, flooring, pipes and more. If your building was constructed before 2000, it's highly likely that it contains some form of asbestos.