Asbestos 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
We remove asbestos from older Adelaide homes ourselves, start to finish:
testing if needed, one fixed written price, SafeWork SA notice,
independent air monitoring, careful removal,
independent clearance and disposal at a licensed facility.
Removal is quoted on site.
About asbestos removal in Adelaide
Most calls start with something already disturbed.
A sheet cracked during a bathroom reno, old fibro turned up in the garden bed,
or a building report circled the eaves.
The first job is to stop and leave it alone.
From there we do the lot.
One crew and one written price, from the sample bag to the disposal paperwork.
No passing you around.
How we do removal work
- 1
Look and sample
We look at the material, ask how it was disturbed and sample it if nobody knows what it is.
- 2
Seal the area
Plastic sheeting, signs and a clear boundary so nobody wanders through.
- 3
Take it out whole
Sheets are kept damp and unscrewed or eased free rather than broken.
- 4
Wrap, clean, clear
Double wrapped, cleaned with an asbestos rated vacuum, then independently cleared.
The asbestos rules in South Australia
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.
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.
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.
At least 5 days notice
Licensed removalists notify SafeWork SA at least 5 days before licensed
removal starts. That wait sits inside our timing from the first quote.
What moves the price
Show the 5 price factors
- How many square metres
- Bonded or friable material
- Height and access, such as roofs or tight subfloors
- Air monitoring and clearance needs
- How much waste goes to the licensed facility
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.
Removal: your questions
Is it dangerous if the sheeting is not broken?
Bonded asbestos in good condition, left alone, is low risk.
The trouble starts when it is cut, drilled, sanded, broken or badly weathered.
If yours is cracked or crumbling, get it looked at.
How long does a removal take?
Small jobs are often done in a day.
Licensed jobs include at least 5 days notice to SafeWork SA before work
starts, so we plan that in from the quote.
Do I need to leave the house?
For small outdoor bonded jobs, usually not, though windows stay shut.
Inside work or anything friable usually means staying out of that area until
clearance.
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.
Why does SA need air monitoring for small jobs?
In South Australia,
an independent licensed asbestos assessor must do air monitoring before and
during licensed removal for both Class A and Class B work.
Some other states only ask for it on friable jobs.
So once a job is licensed work,
which means more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos or any friable asbestos,
air monitoring is part of it here.
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.
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.
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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