Asbestos is dangerous if disturbed. Find out what to do if it's in your home or a property you own.
If asbestos is damaged or disturbed it is dangerous.
If asbestos is in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed, it may not be dangerous.
Never touch asbestos that has been disturbed or damaged.
If you’re a homeowner or a landlord, you must manage asbestos in your property. This includes safely removing any asbestos.
Contact the asbestos team if you're a council tenant and suspect there’s damaged asbestos-containing material in your home.
A licensed asbestos removal company will need to remove or repair asbestos.
Find information and advice about asbestos on the Health and Safety Executive website.