How can you tell if asbestos exists in the building?

Asbestos is difficult to identify just by looking at it. It was commonly mixed into various materials, such as textured coatings (e.g., Artex), pipe insulation, cement sheets, and ceiling tiles. The only way to confirm asbestos presence is through professional testing, where material samples are analysed in a laboratory. If a building was constructed before 2000, an asbestos survey is strongly recommended.