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Asbestos encapsulation: seal it safely in place

Encapsulation seals asbestos where it is, under a protective coating or cover, instead of taking it out. Removal carries the biggest risk of releasing fibres. So when the material is in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed, sealing it can be the safer and cheaper option.

A survey shows whether sealing or full removal is right for your building. Where sealing suits, the right sealant is applied and the work is recorded. The asbestos is then managed safely and checked over time, as part of an ongoing plan.

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Whatever you need sorting, we cover it: asbestos surveys, testing, removal, disposal and more.

Asbestos Encapsulation: Further Reading

What asbestos encapsulation involves, what it costs and what the law says.

Asbestos Encapsulation FAQs

When is encapsulation used instead of removal?
Encapsulation seals asbestos where it is, under a protective coating, instead of taking it out. Removal itself carries the biggest risk of releasing fibres. So when the material is in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed, sealing it can be the safer, cheaper choice. A survey decides which is right.
Does my property contain asbestos?
If your property was built or refurbished before 2000, it may well contain asbestos. It wasn't fully banned in the UK until 1999. It often turns up in roof sheets, textured coatings like Artex, floor tiles, pipe lagging and insulation board. The only reliable way to know for sure is a professional survey.
Is disturbed asbestos dangerous?
Yes. Asbestos is usually low-risk while it's intact and left alone. The danger comes when it's disturbed. Drilling, cutting, sanding or breaking it releases tiny fibres that are harmful to breathe in. If you think something contains asbestos, leave it alone. Arrange a survey or removal before any work starts.

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