Asbestos Cement Removal in Ferndown

Asbestos cement was a real favourite for builders back in the day because it's incredibly durable and fire-resistant. It's usually a mixture of cement and chrysotile (white asbestos), often formed into those familiar 'wavy' corrugated sheets you see on garage roofs and farm buildings. While it's generally considered 'non-friable'—meaning the fibres are tightly bound and less likely to escape—that changes as the material gets older. In the Dorset climate, years of rain and frost can make these sheets brittle. If they start to crumble, crack, or if you accidentally drill into them, they can release dangerous fibres into the air. We often find it in soffits, fascias, water tanks, and flue pipes around Ferndown homes, so it’s always best to have a professional take a look before you start any DIY work.