Asbestos Advice
AS Site Services can provice you with solid advice on all aspects of asbestos - some common questions / areas of concern are listed below:
Why worry about asbestos in the home or workplace?
If a property is more than 10 years old, it's possible that it contains materials made from asbestos.
Please CLICK HERE for a comprehensive diagram of where you are likely to encounter asbestos in your home or workplace.
What to do if you have asbestos in your home or workplace?
- The general rule is to always leave asbestos alone, it's usually safe unless it's damaged or disturbed.
- Always seek advice before thinking of removing asbestos and follow the basic rules below if carrying out asbestos cement removal work.
- Do not attempt to remove asbestos lagging, spray coatings or large areas of Insulation Board by yourself as these materials are potentially dangerous. If you suspect asbestos is present, please contact us as we can help you deal with this.
Disposal of asbestos waste
Asbestos from householders cannot be accepted by any Recycling Centres due to licence restrictions. DO NOT remove any suspected asbestos material without seeking expect advice first as it is illegal for certain types of asbestos to be removed by anyone other than a licenced contractor. If you suspect asbestos, please CONTACT US and we'll be pleased to help you.
Asbestos Do's and Don'ts
- Don't panic if you think you have asbestos in your home - it's usually only a problem if it's disturbed.
- Do treat asbestos with respect.
- Don't drill, saw or disturb materials that contain asbestos.
- Do seek advice if you think you've got a problem with asbestos in your home.
Do you suspect asbestos in your home or place of work?

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