For more than a century, asbestos was a staple of construction. This low-cost and durable but hazardous material was applied wherever a construction project could put it: ceilings, floor adhesive and tiles, roofing shingles, walls – you name it. As such, by the time Australia banned asbestos due to its adverse health effects, cities like Wollongong had so much of it that removing every asbestos-containing material (ACM) was an extremely tall order.
But before asbestos removal can begin, it’s important to determine whether or not your property has asbestos. That’s where our Wollongong asbestos inspection services come in. We look at every nook and cranny of your home, warehouse, or other property for possible signs of asbestos. This alone won’t tell if asbestos is present, so we also provide asbestos testing on top of our other asbestos management services.
Call Sydney Asbestos to request an asbestos inspection at your earliest convenience.
Get an Inspection Before Doing Anything to Your Property
Planning to renovate your property dating back to before the 1990s? We strongly suggest performing thorough asbestos inspections before doing anything else. The last thing you want is asbestos-laced dust flying everywhere.
Too often, renovation and demolition projects start without knowing if there’s asbestos they can disturb. Sometimes, workers involved in these projects fall for a false sense of security by not wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE). By the time they finally learn that they’re dealing with asbestos, they might already have inhaled enough dust to affect their health in the long term.
Additionally, asbestos-containing materials often look the same as general construction and building materials, so just looking at them won’t tell much. However, having done countless asbestos inspections over the years, we can identify subtle signs of asbestos. Coupled with extensive testing by an accredited lab, which we can also help with, you can prevent inadvertently spreading asbestos fibres all over your property and, to an extent, the neighbourhood.
Where Can Asbestos Be Usually Found?
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was used in basically every part of a house or building. Any of these ACMs can pose safety and health risks when they sustain damage from the elements or power tools. Our inspection process will start from the most typical locations, such as:
- Internal and external walls
- Wet areas (e.g., bathroom, laundry room)
- Roofing surface and eaves
- Immediate soil and subfloor area
- Power distribution boxes
- Kitchen and dining areas
- Mastics in window frames
- Areas with old square-pattern vinyl flooring
Aside from these locations, we’ll keep scouring the rest of the premises for asbestos. By doing so, you’ll have peace of mind, being aware of where the asbestos is hiding and who to call when you need it gone.
Follow Up With Asbestos Testing
It isn’t unusual for testing to follow asbestos inspection Wollongong clients trust. In many cases, our inspection team includes an experienced assessor who can identify asbestos-containing materials without sampling. If necessary, our trained assessors can collect coin-sized samples and take them to a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)-accredited lab for extensive analysis.
In addition, we can determine the ACM’s state and develop strategies to prevent it from losing much of its integrity until it can be safely removed. Our class B licence accredits us in removing non-friable asbestos or asbestos that doesn’t break down as easily by hand. Nevertheless, a property can never be safe until every trace of hazardous friable or non-friable asbestos is removed.
Call the Experts
Contact Sydney Asbestos as soon as you suspect asbestos in your home or commercial property.
Thorough Inspection
Our team will inspect every inch of the property and assess the condition of any discovered asbestos.
Sampling and Testing
Our team can proceed with testing depending on the age of the property and the state of the asbestos.
Why Choose Sydney Asbestos?
Protecting yourself and your loved ones from the perils of asbestos begins with a keen eye for this hazardous material. Sydney Asbestos has been in the industry for over a decade and is proud to deliver satisfactory results all the time.
Locally Owned and Operated
Our service area includes all of Sydney and some nearby places such as Wollongong.
Commercial and Residential Asbestos Removal
We’ve removed asbestos from homes, warehouses, and other commercial and residential properties.
Fully Trained Professionals
We’ve done removals for over a decade using the best practices prescribed by SafeWork NSW.
Class B Bonded Asbestos Removal licence
Our team members carry Class B bonded asbestos removal licences, which require extensive training.
Public Liability Insurance $10M
We’re fully covered in case something goes wrong during asbestos removal that leads to property damage or harm.
Asbestos Removal, Disposal, Testing, and Inspections
Asbestos management is a system – and we’re proud to do more than eliminate asbestos waste.
Don’t wait for the asbestos to weather. Call us today at Contact us today on 1300 04 3366 for a free quote and consultation on your asbestos management case.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was asbestos phased out and banned in Wollongong?
Wollongong followed the rest of Australia in phasing out asbestos in the 1980s and completely banning it in 2003. That said, as asbestos had been in use for over a century prior, it left many commercial and residential properties in the city with tons of asbestos to dismantle.
Can the naked eye identify asbestos?
While there are subtle signs, asbestos is largely undetectable by plain sight. That’s why we generally follow asbestos inspections with testing to determine its presence.
What is non-friable asbestos?
Non-friable asbestos refers to asbestos or ACMs that don’t break down easily by hand. While this means they can maintain their shape longer than their friable counterparts, they’re by no means invulnerable to long-term decay and are still considered a health hazard.
