Asbestos in your home
We carry out specialist surveys on all our homes to identify the location and condition of any asbestos.
We aim to keep you safe and make sure there is no accidental release of asbestos fibres during refurbishment work or repairs. We will not normally remove undamaged, well maintained and undisturbed asbestos products, as they are perfectly safe.
If your home does contain asbestos, you should avoid damaging it in any way as asbestos fibres in the air, if inhaled, can cause a number of harmful diseases, the effects of which only become apparent after many years.
DIY and Asbestos
Don’t
- Don’t drill, sand or scrape anything you think might contain asbestos
- Don’t try to remove textured coating from walls and ceiling. Wash any areas of flaking paint before repainting
- Don’t try to remove old floor tiles or linoleum. Leave them in place and lay new coverings over them
Always
- Always soak wallpaper before removing. If possible use a steam stripper and the gently peel away the paper before redecorating
- Always remember to refer to your tenancy handbook before carrying out any improvements, DIY or repairs
If you’re not sure if you have asbestos in your home we can provide you with a copy of your home’s asbestos survey.
Contact us 0800 408 0000 | technical.services@cbh.org