Asbestos Meter Box 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
Meter box linings are a common asbestos spot in older Adelaide homes.
We remove the old lining whole and wrap it,
timed with your electrician so the new board goes straight in.
Meter box removal is quoted on site.
About meter box removal in Adelaide
Solar,
battery and switchboard upgrades often mean the old meter box has to go.
If it is lined with asbestos, nobody should drill it.
We work to your electrician's timetable.
They make it safe, we remove the lining, they fit the new one.
How we do meter boxes work
- 1
Test
The lining is sampled if not already known.
- 2
Isolate
Your electrician makes the board safe.
- 3
Remove
The lining comes out whole and is wrapped.
- 4
Hand back
The space is cleaned for the new board.
The asbestos rules in South Australia
When your home was built
Built or renovated before the mid-1980s: asbestos products highly likely.
Mid-1980s to 1990: likely. After 1990: unlikely but not guaranteed.
Only a NATA accredited lab test confirms it.
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.
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
- Size of the board
- Indoor or outdoor
- Timing with the electrician
- Condition of the lining
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.
Meter boxes: your questions
Can my electrician just swap it?
Not by drilling or cutting an asbestos lining.
Test first, then we remove it and they fit the new board.
Is a meter box small enough to be unlicensed?
Usually it is well under 10 m².
We still do it carefully and dispose of it at a licensed facility.
How long does it take?
Usually a short visit, timed around your electrician.
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.
Is this lino or underlay asbestos?
It might be, and you cannot tell by looking.
Vinyl backing and underlay are on the SA list of common places for asbestos in
older homes. Leave it down, do not sand or scrape it, and get a sample tested.
A NATA accredited lab test is the only thing that confirms it.
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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