There are three important ways in which you can deal with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials on your premises. In Stourbridge, asbestos surveys conducted by our professional technicians can help you to identify and mark the areas where asbestos is present and ensure that they are left alone. All persons who work in the building and visitors have to be kept informed about this situation. This condition is possible if the asbestos is in a good state. If left undisturbed and if it’s not damaged, asbestos poses little risk. However, with age, wear and tear, the microfibres escape into the atmosphere and enter our respiratory system, causing a variety of fatal diseases like lung cancer and mesothelioma. Building owners can also encapsulate the asbestos, which means they can cover it with a sealant, paint it and reseal again, and then cover with other building materials. This is a cheaper option but could be a deterrent if you plan to lease, rent or sell the building. There are no guarantees that this method will prevent all further exposure.
Along with a detailed asbestos survey in Stourbridge, we can also give you the right advice and assistance. Contact ACS today for more information about our asbestos surveys. If you’re planning to do large-scale renovation, rent, lease or sell the property, a complete removal is the best solution. Though this is an expensive and time-consuming option, it’s a permanent solution to the problem.