Answers to Your Asbestos Questions in St George & Sutherland Shire

If your home was built, extended or renovated before 1990, it is likely to have some materials that contain asbestos. It’s commonly found in walls, ceilings, floors and roofing, in wet areas such as bathrooms and outdoor structures such as garages and sheds. Suppose you have sheeting on your property that you suspect could contain asbestos. In that case, you should treat it like it does and arrange a professional inspection from St George & Sutherland Shire Asbestos Removal.

No! asbestos is a hazardous substance. If it’s not safely removed by a professional, asbestos dust can be created and can cause serious illness if inhaled. By law, asbestos must be removed by a licensed professional. St George & Sutherland Shire Asbestos Removal hold a Class B Licence that permits us to remove non-friable asbestos.

Friable asbestos is a form of asbestos that can easily crumble and create dust under low pressure. Non-friable asbestos is commonly mixed with bonding materials such as concrete and is more resistant to pressure. Over time, non-friable asbestos may become friable, usually due to exposure to fire or chemicals.

Many factors need to be assessed before we can quote asbestos removal. We encourage you to call us and arrange an inspection to give you an accurate quote.