Asbestos Ceiling Removal in Wollongong
Licensed, careful work with one fixed written price.
Reply within 30 minutes.
The short answer
We remove asbestos ceiling sheets overhead without breaking them,
keeping the rest of the house sealed.
Flat sheet ceilings usually cost $40 to $100 per m² inc GST.
Textured coatings are tested first and priced on site.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos ceiling removal in Wollongong
Ceilings are harder than walls because everything comes down toward you.
Dust and debris from the roof space sitting on top of the sheets also has to
be dealt with.
Flat cement sheet ceilings are common in older bathrooms,
laundries and verandahs.
Textured coatings are a different job, covered on our popcorn ceiling page.
How we do ceilings work
1.
Roof space check
We look above the ceiling for loose debris before anything comes down.
2.
Seal the room
Floors covered, doors and vents sealed.
3.
Lower each sheet
Sheets supported and lowered whole, never pulled down.
4.
Clean and clear
Joists and the room cleaned, then independently cleared.
The asbestos rules in NSW
Which licence the job needs
Asbestos comes in two forms. Bonded material is set firmly in cement sheeting.
Friable material crumbles by hand.
A Class A licence covers friable and bonded asbestos.
A Class B licence covers bonded only.
Five days notice to SafeWork NSW
Licensed removalists notify SafeWork NSW 5 calendar days before removing more
than 10 m² of bonded asbestos or any friable asbestos.
Clearance before you move back in
After Class A work,
an independent licensed asbestos assessor does the clearance and air
monitoring is required. After Class B work,
an independent competent person or licensed assessor does it.
The area is cleared before it is used again.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- Area in square metres
- Ceiling height
- Roof space debris above
- Light fittings, fans and vents to work around
How asbestos removal works
1.Quick chat
Tell us what you have found and where.
We ask a few plain questions and tell you straight away whether it can wait.
2.Testing if needed
If nobody knows what the material is, we take a small sample,
seal it and send it to an accredited lab. Only a lab test confirms asbestos.
3.Fixed quote
You get one written price that covers the removal, wrapping and disposal.
No surprise extras once the job starts.
4.Neighbours given notice
Before work starts we let the people next door know what is happening, when,
and how long it will take.
5.SafeWork NSW notified
For licensed removal,
SafeWork NSW is notified 5 calendar days before work starts,
as the rules require.
6.Removal
The area is sealed off,
sheets come out whole where possible and are kept damp,
then double wrapped on the spot.
7.Independent clearance
Someone independent of the removal crew inspects the area before you use it
again, and you get the clearance paperwork.
8.Licensed disposal
Waste goes to a licensed facility and you receive the disposal paperwork for
your records.
Ceilings: your questions
My ceiling has a crack. Is it dangerous?
A small hairline crack in a painted bonded sheet is low risk if left alone.
Sagging, water damage or crumbling edges are worth getting checked.
Can I put a new ceiling over the top?
Sometimes, but every screw goes through the old sheet.
Talk to us before planning that, as removal is often simpler.
Do I need to empty the room?
It helps. Anything left in the room is covered and sealed,
but less in the room means a faster job.
Can I remove a popcorn ceiling myself?
Test it first. Some textured ceiling coatings crumble with light pressure.
If a lab finds asbestos in a coating like that, it is treated as friable,
and homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.
Scraping it yourself can spread fibres through the whole house.
Book a test before anyone touches it.
Can I remove asbestos myself at all?
Without a licence,
a person can remove up to 10 m² of bonded asbestos in total for the job.
SafeWork NSW recommends using a licensed removalist for any amount,
and homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.
If you are unsure which type you have, assume you need help.
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.
- No photo upload needed. Just describe it.
- Your details are used only to answer you.