Because of its strength and fire resistance, asbestos was widely used in the construction of many buildings between 1900 and 1999. Asbestos materials are unlikely to release fibres into the air, or cause any threat to your health, if they are undamaged. There is only a risk to health if they are disturbed by building work.

The sorts of places where you might find asbestos in your home include:

• artex (usually found in ceiling and wall coatings)
• plastic floor tiles
• fire protection linings
• some gas central heating boiler units
• ceiling and roof tiles
• pipe insulation coverings (not the foam type)
• flue ventilation pipes to internal bathrooms
• soffits and fascias.

As these materials may contain asbestos they should not be broken, sanded, cut or drilled.

If you’re concerned about asbestos in your home, please contact our asbestos team on 01952 217100. You can get further information in our leaflet 'A guide to asbestos in your home'.

We think it’s important to let you know where asbestos may be present in your homes. To try and locate it, we are carrying out surveys in certain property types and around communal areas. Please help us to complete these surveys, and any necessary remedial work, by allowing us access
to your home if we need it.