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Asbestos

What is asbestos?
Asbestos is heat resistent and was often used as a building material in homes until the 1980s. 

Is asbestos dangerous?
Most asbestos is not dangerous if it is in good condition, and is not damaged. But asbestos dust can cause health problems if it is released into the air and breathed in. Therefore you should avoid asbestos that is damaged or broken, and you should not drill, saw or sand it.
Where is asbestos found ?
  • Internal partition walls and ceilings
  • Airing cupboards
  • Warm air heating and insulation
  • External wall cladding
  • Gutters and downpipes
  • Roofing tiles

If you are worried that asbestos is in your home, phone Customer Services on 01235 515900 or email housing@soha.co.uk .

We will send a specialist contractor to look at the suspected asbestos and advise on what we should do. 

You should not remove the suspected asbestos material yourself.