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Asbestos is a term for a group of minerals made of microscopic fibres. Before its dangers were known, asbestos was often used in buildings for insulation, flooring and roofing and sprayed on ceilings and walls. It is now banned in the United Kingdom. Buildings constructed before the year 2000 may still have asbestos in them. If the asbestos-containing materials inside these buildings remain intact, they pose very minimum risk.

It is only when these materials are damaged or disturbed that tiny asbestos fibres can be released into the air and breathed into your lungs. The symptoms of asbestos-related disease take many years – even decades to appear after the original exposure to asbestos, so exposure a long time ago might only be showing up as a disease today.

If you work with Asbestos you are at higher risk of damage to your lungs if you’ve been exposed to asbestos for a long time at work. People at higher risk are those who have worked as: Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Insulation worker, Builder.

If you have worked in ship building, railway engineering and factories that made asbestos products you also have higher risk.

You may also be at risk if you have lived with someone who has been exposed to asbestos.

AskMAS will provide you with all the help and advice you need.

If asbestos containing materials are identified we will provide assistance to source suitable asbestos removal contractor details.

Monday – Friday - 08.00am – 18.00pm – Saturday – Sunday available by request or advance booking.

Payment is required either in advance (as agreed) or upon completion of the work. Final reports, including sampling survey results, will be issued once payment has been received in full.

Primarily operating throughout the Northwest but Nationwide coverage by request or advanced booking

Clear and Honest Pricing Every quote you receive from AskMAS is final—no hidden fees, no unexpected extras. All listed prices include VAT and reflect the full cost of the service, so you can plan with confidence.

Yes. AskMAS is available in case of emergency. Our telephones and email inboxes are monitored 24 hours a day.

Asbestos Sampling & Survey Reports We aim to deliver sampling reports within 5 working days and full survey reports within 7 working days, unless otherwise agreed. These timelines help you plan confidently and keep your projects moving without delay.