Asbestos floor tiles were commonly used in properties built before the 1980s and often contain between 2 – 5% Chrysotile (white) asbestos. While these tiles are durable and generally safe when undisturbed, damage or wear can release harmful asbestos fibres into the air, posing serious health risks such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
Initial Survey: We carry out a thorough assessment to determine the presence and condition of asbestos-containing floor tiles in your flooring.
Risk Assessment and Planning: A detailed plan is developed in line with UK asbestos regulations to ensure maximum safety.
Containment: The work area is carefully sealed to prevent asbestos fibres from spreading.
Safe Removal: Our highly trained team uses specialist equipment to perform asbestos floor tile removal safely and with minimal fibre release.
Proper Disposal: All asbestos floor tiles are securely packaged and transported to a licensed disposal facility in full compliance with environmental regulations.
Air Monitoring and Clearance: Once the work is complete, we conduct air quality tests to confirm that the area is safe for reoccupation.
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Asbestos floor tiles were a popular choice due to their hard-wearing nature and cheap price, and were commonly used in high-traffic areas such as schools, offices, shops, and pubs.
In many older properties built before the 1980s, you’ll often find asbestos floor tiles beneath carpets, vinyl, or laminate flooring.
If left intact and undisturbed, asbestos floor tiles pose minimal risk. However, cracked, damaged, or deteriorating tiles can release asbestos fibres, which are hazardous if inhaled, and can cause serious illnesses such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
It’s important that you do not cut, sand, or disturb asbestos floor tiles as this can result in the release of asbestos fibres.
Anyone disturbing asbestos floor tiles without proper precautions, including:
DIY asbestos floor tile removal is strongly discouraged, as disturbing asbestos floor tiles without the right equipment and expertise can be extremely dangerous. Professional asbestos tile removal ensures compliance with UK regulations and reduces health risks.
We proudly serve many communities within Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex.
If you suspect asbestos floor tiles in your property or are planning renovations that could disturb them, contact ID Asbestos Ltd for expert advice and safe asbestos floor tile removal services. Your safety is our priority.
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