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Do I Need Asbestos Testing Before Demolition?
Testing is recommended when older or suspicious materials may be disturbed during demolition, especially in pre-1990 homes or commercial fit-outs.
Short answer
Do I Need Asbestos Testing Before Demolition?: The short answer
Testing is recommended when older or suspicious materials may be disturbed during demolition, especially in pre-1990 homes or commercial fit-outs.
Table of contents
What this guide covers
- Short answer
- Step-by-step guide
- Common mistakes
- Related services and quote next step
Steps
Step-by-step guide
Review the building age and renovation history.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Look for suspicious eaves, wall sheets, wet areas, vinyl, roof sheets and sheds without disturbing them.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Send photos and location notes with your enquiry.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Arrange testing or inspection where uncertainty remains.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Use results to plan removal, disposal and demolition sequencing.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Mistakes
Common mistakes to avoid
Breaking off a sample yourself.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Assuming photos are a laboratory result.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Ignoring old sheds and garages.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Starting demolition before the material status is clear.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Related services
Plan the next step
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