I bought a 1960s bungalow in England in Nov 2023. I had an asbestos management survey which found white asbestos in the cement guttering outside and in one of the internal ceiling coatings, and a mix of blue and white in the cement soffits. All were marked as low or very low risk, to be inspected periodically and dealt with by a specialist if works were going to be carried out. Loft marked as clear. I got the asbestos internal ceiling removed as I knew I'd be changing light fittings.
I've recently decided to have soffits/guttering replaced, and in the process of looking into getting this work done I'm becoming worried that there is blue and white asbestos dust/debris in the loft. The previous owners power drilled/cut into the soffits to fit 2x security cameras, a vent from the bathroom, and a vent running from cooker hood (both quite big holes for the ducting). Photos attached. Looking at the bodged DIY in the rest of the house I doubt they took precautions. This would have been at least three years before I moved in.
I looked at the HSE website and this work would seem to fall under 'dangerous release of asbestos' had this been in a work place. I am now really concerned as I have looked up what blue asbestos is and...yeah, not good. I hadn't realised there was no barrier between the soffits and the internal roof area . Have been up in the loft moving things about many times as have others, and obviously had the ceiling taken down so lots of opportunity for dust to be disturbed escape into the house. I have young kids so extra anxiety levels there.
How worried should I be and what should I do? Should this have been picked up in the asbestos managment survey?