Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibre that during the late 1990s was widely used across the country within the construction industry. There are three types of asbestos fibres in the UK, blue, brown and white. Unfortunately, before the risk of asbestos was fully understood, this fibre was used for insulation, flooring, roofing and was even sprayed on ceilings and walls. Now banned due to its significant health risk, it’s important to check for asbestos before buying a new property and if you’re planning property development projects. If you are thinking about purchasing a building which was built before the year 2000, it could contain asbestos. At Gold Crest Surveyors, we take the risk of asbestos very seriously and our team is trained to spot materials that could contain Asbestos that have been used throughout a building. Feel free to use the form below to contact our team and arrange a professional Survey inspection before buying a property within the UK. If we suspect Asbestos is present, we may recommend specialist testing, or removal if we consider the risk to you and your family’s health is great enough.