Yes, it’s a shocking thought, but some older paints can and do contain asbestos. This is especially true for the textured coatings, like the infamous…

If you own a UK home built before the year 2000, there’s a decent chance you’re living with asbestos floor tiles. These tiles were once…

If you’re worried about asbestos in ceiling boards, you’re not alone. The simple truth is that any UK home built or renovated before the year…

Asbestos in plaster walls is more common than many homeowners realise. If you're staring at an old wall, maybe during a bit of DIY, and…

Traditional lath and plaster very rarely contains asbestos — the risk is usually the textured coating applied over it, or asbestos insulating board nearby. How to tell before you start, and what licensed disposal actually costs.