Asbestos-containing materials are common in many buildings across the country. Properties built after 1999 do not contain asbestos. 

The properties of asbestos made it an ideal material for use in a number of products, including insulation material for buildings, boilers and pipes; car brakes and floor tiles, insulating board to protect buildings and ships against fire; asbestos cement for roofing sheets and pipes.

When asbestos-containing materials become damaged, there is the possibility of fibres being released into the air which is a possible risk to health.

Inform your manager if you intend to carry out any DIY work in your home, so that we can provide asbestos information 
• If your property was built prior to 1999 there is a possibility that it 
may have asbestos-containing floor tiles, these are considered 
a very low risk and have no impact if undisturbed. If your property 
does contain asbestos floor tiles, the flooring should only be 
removed by somebody who is appropriately trained
• Do not attempt to remove asbestos, this can only be done by 
licensed professionals 
• Do not attempt to clean, brush or vacuum asbestos
• Inform your manager immediately if you are concerned that 
asbestos has been disturbed in your home.

Housing 21 has a duty to manage asbestos in the communal areas 
of our properties and we undertake asbestos management surveys 
every five years. If asbestos is identified, a reinspection will be 
carried out on an annual basis.
We also carry out surveys in individual dwellings before contractors 
undertake some types of works in properties.

If you want to read more about Asbestos we recommend visiting the Government website.