Asbestos guides.
Plain-English notes on asbestos surveys, the duty to manage and what to expect on the day, for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Swindon.
Management or refurbishment survey: which one do you need?
The right asbestos survey depends on what happens to the building next. Here is how to tell the two...
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Textured ceilings and Artex: what to know before you sand or scrape
Asbestos was added to textured coatings until 1984. Left alone it is low risk, but sanding or scraping it...
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The duty to manage asbestos: a plain guide for landlords of blocks
If you own or manage a block of flats, the shared parts fall under the duty to manage asbestos....
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How to read your asbestos survey report
A good report puts the answer on the first page. Here is what each part means, including the material...
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Asbestos cement garage roofs and sheds: what to do about them
Corrugated cement sheets on garages and sheds were made with asbestos until 1999. Here is when they are fine...
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Getting ready for your asbestos survey: a short checklist
A survey is only as good as the access and information behind it. Six things that help on the...
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