I have to ask as I'm frightened - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

55,229 members66,000 posts

I have to ask as I'm frightened

Faithfull profile image
16 Replies

Builders took photos of floor as they said it could be hazardous .

Over a week I call Apex who are contractors for estuary housing no call back. . Today confirmed that floors contain aspestos and the black stuff underneath . They are sending survey . The whole place is like a slum all floors live carpet mould we moved in here 2 months ago and the floors continuos smell. The reason I put this in depth is me ADHD and I don't want to let others exposed to a thinking like me they ain't that old . I have liver ARLD and daughter diabetic it's so bad we can't eat in here . Ii will fight for the others on eastate are we safe in here as getting iller I'm refusing to live here when they remove it I'd rather sleep street pls pass on about the floors I won't Hoover ect thanks

Written by
Faithfull profile image
Faithfull
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
16 Replies
hypercat54 profile image
hypercat54

Try and calm down a bit as it is extremely unlikely you will get asbestos even if you inhaled a few of the spores. It take a lot longer than this, usually many years of working with it to become infected. Even then they are usually a lot older than you when it becomes a problem. Do you have any existing lung issues? It might effect you a bit more if you do as it could trigger an exacerbation but this shouldn't be a major problem unless you were at an advanced stage.

Mould isn't good for anyone but again short term exposure isn't likely to have any lasting effect. Why are you so frightened? Ok it's not pleasant to live like this but I am sure it will be sorted soon. The authorities know what they are doing and will not let you have any exposure which could damage either the health of you or your family. x

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to hypercat54

I'm frightened as every floor in property is broke split falling over raised tiles tryed remove filthy carpet tiles breaking so left it all tiles same there sending survey in as its confirmed only builders have passed it on to expert removal If I had not chased it up I was not even in system

hypercat54 profile image
hypercat54 in reply to Faithfull

You are frightened coz you have split carpet tiles and damp? x

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to hypercat54

tiles breaking user foot can't remove carpets as tiles breaking just moved in there told me normal h/A contractors passed it on as experts have to remove it I'm ill anyway and as my father called out a whole power station yrs ago for protective clothing isle of grain I don't want people like me in past removed old flooring with not knowing that still today in council places to be aware of this DIY or in this case falling breaking tiles as I tripped on edge of one and just had hip replacement sory I'm trying to help others but seem to be confusing as ADHD PTSD

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Faithfull

Sorry thank you for reply x

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Faithfull

Sorry thanks for reply I have ARLD and a lot more nothing in lungs wrong as a while ago they thought I had clot in lung it was a calcified deposit in pec major, I no it takes yrs I'm just annoyed that they are not listening to I fell twice I now live again in bedroom as hip surgery has done.

Caspiana profile image
Caspiana

Hi Faithfull .

I remember when you moved into that place. Is it already two months now? I am sorry it's not turning out very well. If they are sending a surveyor, that's a good thing. Did they tell you when they'd be coming? Please hang in there. I hope the surveyor will find any issues and it's dealt with quickly. Please take care of yourself.

*HUG*

Cas xx 🌱🌿

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Caspiana

It's confirmed as experts gotta remove it there trying to say the two carpets only in bedrooms ok no underneath same tiles all broke carpets need removing because of the animals where running live in here rabbits cats never allowed out dogs .there was lumps with mould covered it animal toilet I have a lot thing wrong with me and I'm doing this for all the rest of people living in theses conditions but me liver ARLD I'm worried as toxins in the place.

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Caspiana

Sorry Thankyou bless you for remembering me move I didn't say anything for long as EVERYONES I'll and I don't wanna put I'm ill and make anyone worry but I do not have anyone at all me daughter but both ill don't really talk as its like a pressure cooker about to go off . Hope your ok love hugs and all best to you and all

Caspiana profile image
Caspiana in reply to Faithfull

*Hug* 😊💓

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Caspiana

Thank you it made me cry bless your heart.

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Caspiana

I'm on FB you understand why I'm not well thanks for getting intouch bless you always

Edited to remove name for your safety online. Please only share personal information in Private messages (chat).

Tugun profile image
Tugun

Sounds horrible. Is there no rental board in England that you can ring for advice?

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Tugun

I'm going to call someone today as the upheaval I don't want anyone who has been living here in this hell whole not to be aware the tiles don't remove them as of conferred aspestos in tiles.

Superzob profile image
Superzob

Forget the asbestos in the tiles; this is well bound in, assisted by the bituminous coating which is sticking it to the floor. I suspect your main problem is damp - best concentrate on that when you pursue the issue, because it helps those responsible to target the main priority. You can deal with other problems when the damp is sorted.

Faithfull profile image
Faithfull in reply to Superzob

Thanks for reply

You may also like...

I am worried about lung disease. I have had CT scan and been asked to return in 3 months. I have finger clubbing and grooves in nails. Help!

I seem to have overreacted…..

I have a new best friend!

He/ she/ they is called Co-Codimol and following yesterday’s fun and games in hospital it has 75%...

I have been diagnosed with SSc-PAH

In the midst of chaos, I'm here to wish you all a very happy Christmas!

accompanying flying visits from our daughter who lives at the other end of the country and a...