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Asbestos
Why worry about Asbestos in the home?
If your property is more than 20 years old, it's possible that it contains materials made from asbestos. Common locations are listed below, but there may be others in your home - so if in doubt leave well alone and seek expert help.
Common locations of asbestos:
- asbestos cement on garage or shed roofs
- asbestos cement shed and garage wall panels
- asbestos cement drain pipes
- asbestos cement or insulation board soffit, infill panels and partitions
- asbestos cement on the side of bath panels
Don't panic if you think you have asbestos in your home - it's usually only a problem if it's disturbed.
Last reviewed 12/01/2010
Pages in Asbestos
- You are here: Why worry about Asbestos in the home?
- What to do if you have Asbestos in your home
- Disposal of Asbestos waste
County Council advice on Asbestos Disposal
Information provided by Northamptonshire County Council on the disposal of asbestos and premit costs.