Asbestos in your home
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is the name given to a group of fibrous minerals found naturally in many parts of the world. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide fire-proofing and noise reduction.
Properties built since 2000 will not have asbestos in the fabric of the building. If your property was built before 2000, we may need to carry our surveys to make sure repairs and work within your home are carried out safely.
What's wrong with asbestos?
When asbestos materials age or become damaged they may release fibres into the air. The fibres, breathed in, could lead to asbestos-related diseases. People who have worked with asbestos for many years as part of their job are most likely to be affected. Most instances of asbestos in housing are of low risk and unlikely to harm your health.
What we do as landlord
- We survey our properties and communal spaces so we know where asbestos is.
- We keep records of any identified asbestos to help us keep you safe and carry out work safely.
- We inspect any asbestos within our communal spaces annually to make sure it is maintained and in good condition.
- We inspect any asbestos within our properties periodically to make sure it is maintained and in good condition.
- Where we need to, we work with specially trained contractors to maintain and remove damaged asbestos.
What are your responsibilities?
If you think asbestos-containing materials may be in your home, don't panic. Asbestos in good condition will not release asbestos fibres. There is no danger unless the fibres are released and inhaled into the lungs.
Check material regularly if you suspect it may contain asbestos:
- Don't touch it, but look for signs of wear and tear, such as scratches, scuffs or water damage.
- If damage or deterioration is apparent, please notify us by following this link.
When we ask, allow us access to your home for our specially trained contractors to carry out asbestos surveys and maintain any asbestos within your home.