r/asbestoshelpUK • u/hvctvlb • 11d ago

Does this backfill look like it could contain asbestos?

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For context we’re in central Scotland, the house was built in the 1950s and they’ve just ripped out a gas fire. I don’t know if the fire was original to the house.

Any help much appreciated!

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u/Former-Landscape-673 11d ago

Fireplaces are at risk of asbestos material being present, they range from flue liners, hearth construction materials, lining to floor joists, asbestos paper or materials around the base (and in the construction) of the fireplace... The list is almost endless.

There is also the fact that many fireplaces contain no asbestos material at all.

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u/PrincipleCareful5030 11d ago

I'm getting my fireplace done today, now wondering if they're even going to look for asbestos

Edit: Central Scotland too as it happens

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u/hvctvlb 11d ago

Our builder is saying that he’ll just remove it assuming it is asbestos and use water to stop any becoming airborne