Discuss suspected asbestos before demolition so assessment and appropriately licensed specialist removal can be included in the project plan.
Older homes across the region often contain asbestos, and Sutherland Shire Asbestos Removal must be handled with strict safety and compliance. We confirm what is present, isolate the work area and remove materials using approved methods and disposal.
Contact us with the property age, suspected materials and any plans for demolition or renovation. Early identification protects your family, workers and neighbours, and it keeps your project from stalling when something unexpected turns up.
From Cronulla and Miranda to Heathcote, Engadine and Sutherland, many fibro sheds, eaves and wall linings are still standing. Our careful containment, clear communication and proper disposal give you a safe site and the paperwork to prove it.
Explore the scope ↓We confirm what materials are present and where they are located before work begins, using inspection and sample testing by an assessor where required, so removal is planned correctly and your family, workers and neighbours remain protected throughout the process.
The work area is isolated and materials are removed using approved methods, including wetting down materials, careful handling and sealed plastic wrapping, controlling dust and exposure so the job meets current safety requirements and gives you complete peace of mind.
Asbestos waste is packaged, transported and disposed of at approved facilities, and you receive the documentation needed to prove the job was completed safely and correctly, for your own records. These records may also be requested later by your certifier.
In NSW, removal of more than 10 m² of bonded (non-friable) asbestos requires a Class B (or Class A) licensed removalist. Any friable asbestos requires a Class A licence. Regulators are SafeWork NSW for the work, NSW EPA for waste.
Flat and corrugated cement sheeting was widely used in homes built before the mid-1980s and into the 1990s in some cases. It looks like ordinary cladding, so only laboratory testing of a sample taken by a licensed assessor confirms it.
Vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl backing and adhesives can contain asbestos. Older floor coverings may sit under newer carpet or floating floors, so they are often found only during a later renovation. Do not scrape, sand or grind them before testing.
Bathrooms and laundries often have asbestos cement sheet behind tiles. Removing tiles usually breaks the sheeting, so test before a bathroom renovation or strip-out. Shower recesses, laundry walls and areas under old vanities are also worth checking before work starts.
Roofing sheets, fences and outbuildings are other common locations. Weathered corrugated roofing and fibro fences can become brittle with age, so avoid walking on, cleaning or cutting them. Damaged sheeting should be assessed and handled by appropriately licensed professionals only.
Some insulation, hot water flues and old lagging may be friable and need Class A handling. Friable material releases fibres easily, so leave it completely undisturbed, keep people away from the area, and call a licensed assessor promptly for advice.
Older switchboards and meter boxes were often mounted on backing boards containing asbestos. Do not drill, cut or screw into the panel. An electrician can advise when the board is upgraded, and the old panel is then removed and disposed of as asbestos waste.
A licensed assessor inspects, samples, and reports in writing where asbestos is and what type it is. The report guides which licence class is needed and becomes the basis for every quote, so share it with each contractor you approach.
A removal control plan sets out the method, notifications, controls and waste handling. Licensed removalists notify SafeWork NSW before licensed work starts, and neighbours or occupants may also need notice. Ask to see the plan before the job is booked.
The area is sealed off, signed, and monitored, and workers wear suitable protective equipment. Barriers and warning signs keep people out, and for friable work enclosures and air monitoring are generally used to confirm fibres stay contained within the area.
Material is wetted, removed with minimum breakage, double-wrapped and labelled. It is taken off site to a facility lawfully permitted to accept asbestos waste, and the disposal documentation should be given to you and kept safely with your property records.
A licensed assessor or hygienist inspects and issues a clearance certificate before the area is reoccupied or demolition continues. Keep the certificate with the disposal records, as builders, certifiers, insurers or future buyers may later ask to see a copy.
Knocking down a house first spreads fibres into soil and waste. Test before any demolition. Contaminated rubble may then need handling as asbestos waste, and the block may need remediation and clearance before construction of the new home can start.
Drilling, sanding or high-pressure cleaning releases fibres. Leave suspected material alone. Power tools and pressure washers can spread fibres across the property and into neighbouring yards, so seek advice from a licensed assessor before cleaning old roofs, fences or eaves.
Large quantities need a licensed removalist. Confirm the licence class before accepting a quote. In NSW that means more than 10 m² of bonded material, or any friable asbestos. Check the licence details with SafeWork NSW if you are unsure.
Asbestos waste must go to a facility lawfully permitted to receive it. Ask for the disposal documentation and keep it. Illegal dumping carries heavy penalties, and records protect you if questions arise later during a sale, certification or insurance claims.
Asbestos is not a place for shortcuts, and our experts treat every job with the seriousness it deserves. We confirm what is present, isolate the work area and remove materials using approved methods that control dust and exposure. Clear communication means you understand the process, the timeframe and the safety measures in place. Waste is packaged, transported and disposed of correctly, and you receive documentation for your records. With experience across older Sutherland Shire homes and fibro sheds, we protect your family, workers and neighbours while keeping your project moving, leaving you with a safe site and peace of mind.
Talk to our team ↗ Material identification, specialist licensing and clearance arrangements.
Ask us about your project ↗Only testing by a licensed assessor confirms it. Homes built before the mid-1980s, and some into the 1990s, may contain it.
Rules and risk depend on the quantity and type. Even small jobs carry health risks, so get advice from a licensed assessor or SafeWork NSW first.
A document from a licensed assessor or hygienist confirming the area is clear and safe after removal.
To a facility lawfully permitted to receive it, with disposal documentation. Keep these records.
Share the address, the access and the result you need.
Details first. Then a plan that suits the site.