Asbestos Fence Removal in Adelaide
Clear scope and one fixed written price before work starts.
SafeWork SA licensed. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes.
The short answer
Old fibro fences are common between older Adelaide blocks.
We dig the panels out whole, including the buried ends,
wrap them as they come out and tell both neighbours before work starts.
Fence removal is quoted on site.
About fence removal in Adelaide
Fibro fences crack, lean and get hit by mowers.
A cracked panel left alone is low risk.
Snapping it off at ground level is not.
We dig out the full panel so nothing is left in the ground for the next owner
to find.
How we do fences work
- 1
Test and talk
Confirm the material and talk with both neighbours.
- 2
Dig out
Soil loosened so panels lift out whole.
- 3
Wrap
Each panel wrapped as it comes out.
- 4
Clear
Fence line checked and cleared.
The asbestos rules in South Australia
The 10 m² line
A contractor without a licence can only remove 10 m² or less of bonded
asbestos per project, and cannot split a job to get under it.
Friable asbestos always needs a Class A removalist.
SA guidance says homeowners working on their own home do not legally need a
licence, but strongly recommends a licensed removalist.
Class A or Class B
Bonded asbestos is set firm in cement sheeting.
Friable asbestos crumbles by hand. Class A covers friable and bonded asbestos.
Class B covers bonded only.
Licensed work means more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos,
or any friable asbestos.
Air monitoring for Class B too
In South Australia an independent licensed asbestos assessor must do air
monitoring before and during licensed removal,
for Class A and Class B work alike. That is stricter than some other states.
Where the waste goes
Household asbestos must go to an appropriate licensed facility,
wrapped in 200 micron plastic, double layers for sheets,
taped airtight and labelled. Never in household bins or council hard rubbish.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- Length of fence
- How deep panels are buried
- Access to both sides
- Gardens and structures along the line
How it works, start to finish
One fixed quote, with independent air monitoring and clearance for licensed removal.
Quick chat. Tell us what you found and we tell you straight if it can wait.
Testing if needed. A small sealed sample goes to a NATA accredited lab for a clear answer.
Fixed quote. One written price for the work, the wrapping and the disposal.
Neighbours told. We let next door know what is happening, when, and for how long.
SafeWork SA notified. For licensed removal, SafeWork SA hears from us at least 5 days before work starts.
Independent air monitoring. An independent licensed assessor checks the air before and during licensed removal.
Removal. The area is sealed, sheets come out whole and damp, then double wrapped.
Independent clearance. Someone independent checks the area before anyone uses it again.
Waste to a licensed facility. Wrapped waste goes to a licensed facility and you keep the paperwork.
Fences: your questions
Who pays for a shared fence?
That is between you and your neighbour.
We can quote the whole line and show the split.
Can I mow along a fibro fence?
Keep the mower and trimmer off the panels. Chipping them releases fibres.
Will you put up the new fence?
Our job is removal. The line is left clear for whoever builds the new one.
Will my neighbours be told?
Yes. Before work starts we tell the people next door what is coming out, when,
and how long it takes.
Mostly they want to know when to shut the windows and bring the washing in.
Can I remove asbestos myself in SA?
SA guidance says a homeowner working on their own home does not legally need a
licence, but it strongly recommends a licensed removalist.
A contractor without a licence can only remove 10 m² or less of bonded
asbestos per project and cannot split a job to get under that.
Friable asbestos always needs a Class A removalist.
Where can I take asbestos in Adelaide?
Only to an appropriate licensed facility.
Never in a household bin and never out for council hard rubbish.
EPA SA says it must be wrapped in 200 micron plastic,
double layers for sheets, taped airtight and labelled.
Facilities set their own rules and fees, so always call first.
When we do the removal,
we take the waste in ourselves and hand you the paperwork.
Request an asbestos quote
We will be in touch within 30 minutes. If it can wait, we will say so.
If it should not be touched, we will tell you what to do in the meantime.
Then we do the job ourselves, start to finish.
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