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About Asbestos can professionally inspect, detect, and safely remove asbestos from all residential and commercial buildings. We proudly service all customers in Northern Rivers, as well as the greater regions of New South Wales, Queensland, and the South Pacific.

Asbestos, and its subsequent management and removal, can be a complex issue. Not only finding out if there is asbestos present in your property, but also what to do if there is, how to keep records of it, and so on.

Browse through our FAQ Section for further information on general asbestos management. Have a question we didn’t answer here? Speak with our team today.

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I own a business; do I need an asbestos register done?

If you are a commercial building owner, by law you are required to have an asbestos register prepared and kept in the workplace. Regardless whether asbestos is assumed to be present or not, a register is required. The asbestos audit must be kept up to date, be easily accessible to others in the workplace, and if asbestos is present, a re-audit will need to take place every five years.
How do I know if there is asbestos in my home?

If your property was built before 1987, it will most likely contain asbestos. A sample and test from us will make sure if asbestos is present or not.
I think I have asbestos in my home, can I remove it myself?

If the asbestos measures less than 10 metres, you can do it yourself although we do not recommend it. A licensed asbestos removalist will make sure the job is done carefully and efficiently.
A builder has damaged some asbestos wall sheets in my home, can I vacuum it up?

No, you cannot. Your house will require decontamination with specialist equipment and the whole damaged wall sheet will need to be removed.