Asbestos warning for York homeowners

Investigations into properties in York have uncovered a worryingly high and lethal presence of asbestos within the city.

According to experts, residents living in the hazardous area may be affected by asbestos-related illnesses and should ensure they seek medical attention.

The officials from the City of York Council revealed that the material is present in dozens of homes in the Nunnery Lane estate. Therefore, the local authority has stated that workers will be sent in to the affected properties in order to remove the substance.

"The council will be doing everything to minimise any risks and to remedy the situation as swiftly and safely as possible," said Steve Waddington of City of York Council.

But aside from those affected in York, everyone in the UK should be aware of the real dangers asbestos can have on their lives. The fibrous material, which was a common building material in pervious decades, can cause fatal diseases such as asbestos and mesothelioma if untreated, and all those affected should seek compensation as soon as possible.

If you've fallen ill as a result of asbestos exposure, contact our industrial disease experts today and see what course of action is available.