Asbestos Cladding Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
Asbestos cement external cladding can be removed wall by wall or for the whole
house.
We take it off whole, wrap it and leave the frame ready for new cladding.
Cladding is quoted on site,
with wall sheeting usually $40 to $100 per m² inc GST as a guide.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos cladding removal in Wollongong
External cladding takes the weather, so it ages faster than sheeting inside.
Hail, salt air and old paint all wear it down over time.
If you are re-cladding,
we remove the old sheets and leave the frame clean so your builder can start
straight after clearance.
How we do cladding work
1.
Ground zone sealed
Plastic laid along the wall line and the area fenced off.
2.
Trims and strips off
Cover strips and corner trims removed first.
3.
Sheets out whole
Each sheet unfixed and lowered without breaking.
4.
Frame left clean
Debris cleaned off studs and the ground, then 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
- Number of walls and total area
- Height and scaffolding
- Windows, meters and fittings on the wall
- Garden beds and access along the wall
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.
Cladding: your questions
Can I just paint over old cladding?
Painting sheets in good condition without sanding or pressure washing is
generally low risk. Damaged or crumbling cladding should be looked at first.
Is the house open to the weather after removal?
We time removal with your builder so walls are not left open longer than
necessary, and can wrap the frame temporarily.
Do you remove one damaged wall?
Yes. Partial removal is common, especially after storm damage.
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.
Does SafeWork NSW get told about my job?
For larger jobs, yes.
Licensed removalists notify SafeWork NSW 5 calendar days before removing more
than 10 m² of bonded asbestos or any amount of friable asbestos.
That five day window is built into our timing.
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.
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