Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was heavily used in construction and insulation materials due to its heat and chemical resistance properties. However, after several studies in the 1970s linking asbestos exposure to lung cancer and other respiratory diseases, governments around the world began imposing strict regulations on the use and removal of asbestos.

Even though its use has been banned in most countries, thousands of older buildings in the UK still contain asbestos in various forms, such as insulation, floor tiles, roofing, or siding. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause serious health issues, from benign respiratory problems to fatal diseases, with symptoms showing up sometimes decades after the exposure.

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that any building erected before 2000, when the use of asbestos materials was banned, undergoes an asbestos survey to determine whether the material is present, its location, condition, and level of risk. And if asbestos is found, it must be removed by qualified and licensed asbestos removal companies, like Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex.