Common Places Asbestos Is Found in Homes and Businesses

Asbestos was widely used in UK construction until 1999. Knowing where it might be hiding is crucial for property owners, managers, and anyone planning renovation or maintenance works.

At Breathe Environmental Services, we regularly find asbestos in the following materials and locations:

• Cement products: Garages, sheds, roof sheets, and undercloaking

• Pipe and boiler lagging: Often hidden in older heating systems

• Water tanks and toilet cisterns

• Asbestos insulating board (AIB): Used in walls, ceilings, doors, and partition panels

• Loose asbestos: Found in lofts, wall cavities, and sometimes under floorboards

• Sprayed coatings and textured decorative coatings (Artex): Common on ceilings and walls

• Floor tiles and vinyl flooring

• Textiles and composites: Fire blankets, fuse boxes, and other specialist materials

If you suspect asbestos, do not disturb the material.

Disturbing asbestos can release harmful fibres, so always seek professional advice.

Why Choose Breathe Environmental Services?

• Fast, reliable surveys for domestic, commercial, and industrial properties

• All samples analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory

• Clear, jargon-free reports delivered within 1–3 working days (express next-day results available)

• Free quotes and honest advice

Ready to book an asbestos survey or need more information?

Contact our team today:

• Email: info@breatheenvironmental.co.uk

• Phone: 07859 895311