Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of many small fibres. These fibres are very strong and are highly resistant to heat, fire, chemicals and wear.

If you think you might have asbestos in your home, your public health service can advise you on how to deal with it.

If you find asbestos in your home, there are options including leaving it as it is and not disturbing it, sealing, encapsulating or enclosing it, or removing it.