Asbestos Roof 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 take old asbestos cement roof sheeting off safely, lower it whole,
wrap it and take it to a licensed facility,
with air monitoring and independent clearance.
Removal is a different job to a full reroof, and we price it that way.
Roof removal is quoted on site.
About asbestos roof removal in Adelaide
Corrugated asbestos cement roofs sit on plenty of Adelaide sheds,
carports and back additions. They weather, grow moss and turn brittle,
and walking on them is a fall risk as well as a fibre risk.
Our job is getting the old sheets off and away safely.
Whether you then reroof, and who does it, is your call.
Roof removal or full reroof?
Asbestos roof removal
- What it covers
- Taking the asbestos sheets off safely, wrapping, disposal, air monitoring on licensed work and clearance
- Who does it
- Us, start to finish
- Price
- Quoted on site
- Best when
- The structure is being demolished, or you are planning the new roof yourself
Full reroof
- What it covers
- Removal plus new battens, sheeting, flashings and gutters
- Who does it
- Removal by us, the new roof by your roofer
- Price
- Removal quoted on site, new roof priced separately by the roofer
- Best when
- You are keeping the building and want it watertight again
How we do roof work
- 1
Plan the access
Edge protection and safe access before anyone climbs.
- 2
Keep it damp
Sheets are wetted to keep fibres down.
- 3
Lower whole
Fixings out, sheets lowered intact, never dropped or broken.
- 4
Wrap and clear
Double wrapped, gutters cleaned, area 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.
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.
Clearance before anyone moves back in
After Class A work, an independent licensed assessor does the clearance.
After Class B work, an independent competent person or assessor does it.
The area is only reoccupied after clearance.
What moves the price
Show the 5 price factors
- Roof area in m²
- Pitch and height
- Condition of the sheets
- Gutters and downpipes included
- Access for the truck
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.
Roof: your questions
Can I water blast my asbestos roof?
No. Water blasting breaks up the surface and sprays fibres across the yard and
next door. Do not do it.
Can I paint over it instead?
Encapsulating sound sheets can be an option.
Damaged or brittle sheets are better removed. We will tell you which you have.
Are gutters and downpipes asbestos too?
Sometimes. Gutters and downpipes are on the SA list of common spots.
We test them if they are going.
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.
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.
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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