What makes asbestos deadly to humans (and also pets) are its microscopic fibres. They’re invisible to the naked eye, remain in the air for long periods and can irritate the lungs when inhaled. As if that isn’t bad enough, the asbestos fibres don’t emit a distinct smell or taste. People can’t know if it’s asbestos until the first symptoms manifest.
An asbestos inspection, while necessary, is only designed to detect potential traces of asbestos in the property. Only extensive testing by an accredited lab using state-of-the-art hardware can confirm if the suspected hazardous materials actually contain asbestos, also known as asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
As an experienced provider of asbestos testing services Sutherland Shire property owners trust, Sydney Asbestos works with accredited labs or asbestos testing companies, delivering samples to them for in-depth analysis and their findings straight to you. Get a free quote on our testing services today!
Cooperating with NATA-Accredited Asbestos Testing Labs
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is a federally recognised laboratory accreditation body that sets standards for various tests, including asbestos testing. NATA accreditation means the lab is well-equipped with the proper testing instruments operated by competent personnel, adding credibility to the findings you get from them.
Our testing services rely on a NATA-accredited lab’s work and professionalism, given that finding out whether or not it’s asbestos is a matter of life and death. Our process includes:
- Identifying the year the house or building was constructed
- Collecting building material samples no larger than a 20-cent coin
- Sending the samples to a NATA-accredited laboratory for analysis
- Conducting tests like polarised light microscopy on the samples
- Delivering the results to the client (same day or around 48 hours)
After receiving the results, you can immediately schedule our safe asbestos removal services to get rid of the dangerous material once and for all.
On-Site Inspection
We can conduct asbestos inspection and testing on the same day to save you some time.
Taking Samples
Our team will go around the property, taking samples of suspected materials with asbestos while fully suited up and with a sampling tool.
Off to the Lab
Once we’ve taken enough samples, they’re sent to the lab. Choose to have results on the same day (with extra cost) or wait for 48 hours.
Does Your Property Need Asbestos Testing?
We normally recommend asbestos testing for residential and commercial properties built between 1980 and 2003. It was during these years that asbestos saw a gradual decline in construction usage, though there were still plenty of ACMs to go around. For properties built before 1980 and haven’t undergone renovation work, we’re certain that they have asbestos contamination and won’t need testing.
If your house or commercial building was constructed near the year Australia completely banned asbestos in 2003, it’s a good idea to get our experienced team of asbestos experts to inspect it. No one can ever be too sure if it’s asbestos or not.
In addition, you can look for subtle signs of ACMs. Asbestos may be invisible to the naked eye, but some building techniques can give it away. For example, popcorn ceilings used a spray-on cement containing asbestos as a low-cost way to add some interior décor.
Then again, we advise against relying on plain sight to identify ACMs, as only a handful of them display distinct features or signs of contamination. Also, you can never place a price tag on the safety of your loved ones and the community. Trust our New South Wales testing services to protect you from asbestos exposure.
Detect Asbestos Through Science, Not Sickness
Avoid learning asbestos in your house when it’s too late. Let Sydney Asbestos’s experienced team use the power of science and years of expertise to detect it early on.
Locally Owned and Operated
We deliver quality asbestos management services to homeowners and business owners within Sydney metro and nearby communities.
Commercial and Residential Asbestos Removal
Whether a part of the wall or the entire roof, Sydney Asbestos is well-equipped and trained to dismantle everything with asbestos exposure.
Fully Trained Professionals
Our team strictly follows asbestos management guidelines implemented by SafeWork NSW and other government agencies.
Class B Bonded Asbestos Removal licence
We’re trained and certified to remove non-friable or bonded asbestos, meeting all the federally mandated requirements.
Public Liability Insurance $10M
Despite taking the utmost care when doing our job, our experienced team is fully insured to protect them from anything that can possibly go wrong.
Asbestos Management System
Get everything you need to manage asbestos in your property safely from Sydney Asbestos and its quality asbestos management system.
Book a consultation by calling Sydney Asbestos at 1300 04 3366 and make your property in Sutherland Shire asbestos-free today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to test for asbestos on site?
Although there exists equipment to test materials for asbestos directly on site, these machines are not widely used due to being very expensive and not providing a NATA lab-verified test report, which is the Gold Standard for asbestos testing.
Can I conduct asbestos removal by myself?
You can remove asbestos by yourself if there are less than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos to dismantle. However, unless you have the necessary equipment and expertise, we strongly recommend hiring a Sutherland Shire asbestos expert to do this instead.
What are the health risks associated with asbestos exposure?
Countless cases have linked asbestos to a range of diseases, from various lung diseases to lung cancer. This is why asbestos removal services always do their work fully suited up.
