ASBESTOS PHOTO GALLERY

Real examples of asbestos materials found in homes and businesses across Mansfield

It’s not always easy to recognise asbestos — especially when it’s hidden in everyday features like ceilings, floor tiles or garage roofs. That’s why we’ve put together this visual guide, showing common asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) we’ve identified during asbestos surveys in Mansfield and the surrounding areas.

If you're unsure whether something in your property contains asbestos, these photos may help you spot the warning signs — but remember, the only way to be sure is with professional testing or a qualified asbestos survey.

Artex Asbestos (Textured Coatings)

Asbestos was commonly added to textured ceiling coatings like Artex between the 1960s and 1990s. We often find it in Mansfield homes on ceilings and walls, especially in bedrooms, hallways, and stairwells. It can look decorative but disturbing it through scraping, sanding or drilling poses a serious risk.

Asbestos Garages

Many garages in Mansfield — especially detached or prefabricated ones — still have asbestos cement roofs or wall panels. The corrugated sheeting is tough but becomes brittle with age, and disturbing it can release fibres. We regularly identify asbestos garages in areas like Forest Town and Mansfield Woodhouse.

Asbestos Pipes

Older heating and water pipes may be lagged with asbestos insulation — particularly in properties built before the 1980s. These pipes are often hidden in service ducts, under stairs or in lofts. The lagging is fibrous, dusty, and one of the highest-risk materials when disturbed.

Asbestos Floor Tiles and Bitumen

Nine-inch vinyl floor tiles are a common find in kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms across Mansfield homes. Often laid in the 1960s–1980s, they can appear shiny, patterned or brittle. The bitumen adhesive beneath them may also contain asbestos, even if the tiles have been covered over.

Asbestos Cement

Asbestos cement is durable and was widely used in roofing, wall panels, soffits, and even downpipes. It’s often found in outbuildings, garages and sheds in Mansfield properties. Although low-risk when intact, it can release fibres if broken, drilled or weathered over time.

Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB)

AIB looks similar to plasterboard but is far more dangerous. It was used in walls, ceiling panels, boiler cupboards, and fireproofing. We often find it in commercial buildings and mid-century homes in Mansfield. AIB should only be handled by licensed professionals.

Asbestos Soffits

Soffits beneath the eaves of a roof often contain asbestos cement or AIB. These materials were chosen for their weather resistance and fireproof qualities, and we regularly identify asbestos soffits in homes across the Mansfield area. They are especially common in 1950s–80s properties.

Asbestos Water Tanks

Old water tanks in lofts and airing cupboards were often made from asbestos-reinforced cement. While many have been replaced, we still find original tanks in Mansfield homes — especially those that haven’t been upgraded in decades. These are a hidden risk if disturbed during insulation work or loft conversions.