Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural material made of tiny fibres. It was used in buildings from the 1950s to the late 1990s to help with heat and fire protection.

You might find asbestos in:

  • Floor and ceiling tiles
  • Pipe insulation
  • Boilers
  • Sprayed coatings
  • Garage roof tiles

Any building built or changed before the year 2000 could have asbestos in it.

Is asbestos dangerous?

Asbestos is not harmful if it’s in good condition and left alone. But if it gets damaged or disturbed, it can release tiny fibres into the air. Breathing in these fibres can cause serious lung problems.

Asbestos products can look just like other materials. If you’re not sure, call our customer services team on 0344 736 0066.

To find out more, click here to visit the HSE website (this is a link to another website). 

What are we doing about asbestos?

We regularly check our homes for asbestos. We test materials to find out what type of asbestos is there, where it is, and what condition it’s in.

We keep this information in an asbestos register. This helps us decide whether to:

  • Leave it alone and monitor it
  • Treat it
  • Remove it safely

In most cases, we monitor asbestos to avoid disturbing it. If it needs to be removed, we’ll do it safely and properly.

What should I do if I think I have asbestos?

Don’t worry. Just leave it alone and call us for advice on 0344 736 0066.

Do not try to remove or damage it yourself.

Can I make changes to my home?

If you want to make changes or improvements, you must get written permission from us first.

We’ll let you know if there’s any asbestos in your home and how to avoid disturbing it.