Breathing in damaging asbestos fibres can be dangerous to your lungs.
Airborne asbestos fibres pose a serious health risk because they can cause lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Therefore, it is absolutely essential that asbestos is treated with care and that the removal and disposal of asbestos is carried out under properly controlled conditions.
- See our page on common types of household asbestos for more information on where it is likely to be found. Nearly all houses contain asbestos, as it was a common building material that was not deemed dangerous until 1999.
There is no need to panic if you discover asbestos or are concerned about its presence. It is when asbestos is disrupted that it becomes hazardous to health. In this case, you require expert identification, encapsulation or removal. Call us on 0161 761 2919 if you suspect there is asbestos on site. Avoid dislodging asbestos during renovations or in run down properties before your workmen come on site or your tenants move in by getting our team of experts in asap.
It can be tricky to spot, and requires expert removal, so North West Waste offer consultation and surveys, before advising on the safest and most cost-efficient way forward.
Safety is paramount, and Northwest waste can assist you with treating asbestos with care and attention.
Don't let ignorance damage your health.
Make sure you know if you have asbestos in your home