Bristol is full of beautiful period homes — from Victorian terraces to post-war builds — but with that character often comes hidden risk. If your home was built before the year 2000, there’s a chance asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) could still be present. Understanding where asbestos might be found and how to deal with it safely can protect both your family and your property.

Where Asbestos May Be Found

Asbestos was widely used for insulation, fireproofing, and durability until its complete ban in 1999. Common locations include garage roofs, pipe lagging, textured ceilings (Artex), old floor tiles, boiler cupboards, and soffits. Because asbestos fibres are only harmful when disturbed, materials that are in good condition and left alone usually pose minimal risk — but once damaged, the fibres can become airborne and hazardous to health.

Why Professional Testing Matters

DIY disturbance is one of the biggest dangers homeowners face. Attempting to sand, cut, or remove suspect materials can release fibres into the air. Professional asbestos surveyors have the tools and training to identify asbestos safely and take representative samples for laboratory testing. A survey provides you with a clear plan: what needs removal, what can stay, and how to manage it going forward.

Safe Removal by Licensed Experts

If asbestos is confirmed, removal should only ever be carried out by trained professionals. At Bristol Asbestos Ltd, we’ve been helping homeowners for over 25 years with safe, efficient asbestos removals across Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas. Our qualified team follows strict Health and Safety Executive (HSE) procedures, providing full waste transfer certification and peace of mind that your property is asbestos-free.

Worried your home may contain asbestos?
Contact our friendly team today for advice or to arrange a professional asbestos survey.