Asbestos was once a widely-used construction material because of its heat resistance, durability, and affordability. It was commonly used in buildings, pipes, insulation, cement, and other products until it was discovered that exposure to asbestos fibres could cause various types of cancer, respiratory problems, and other deadly diseases. Unfortunately, many buildings, including homes and commercial establishments in Small Hythe and other parts of Kent, still have asbestos-containing materials that are posing hazards to public health.

According to a report by The Guardian in 2019, the South-East of England has one of the highest rates of deaths caused by mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The risk of developing an asbestos-related disease becomes higher with longer exposure to the material, and even short-term exposure could be fatal. That's why the removal of asbestos materials should only be done by trained, licensed, and experienced asbestos abatement contractors like Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex.