Asbestos Clearance Certificates in Wollongong
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The short answer
A clearance certificate confirms the area is safe to use again after asbestos
removal. It is done by someone independent of the removal crew,
before you move back in.
Clearance costs $385 to $990 inc GST depending on the type of work.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About clearance certificate in Wollongong
The clearance is the last check, and the one that lets you get back to normal.
It is a visual inspection of the work area to make sure no asbestos waste,
dust or debris is left behind.
We build the clearance into every removal quote so it is never forgotten,
and you get the certificate with your disposal paperwork.
Lab test, inspection and clearance compared
Lab test
- Question it answers
- Is this material asbestos?
- When
- Before you cut, drill or remove one thing
- Who does it
- We sample, an accredited lab analyses
- What you get
- Lab result per sample
- Guide price, inc GST
- Around $110 a sample
Inspection
- Question it answers
- Where is asbestos likely in this property, and what state is it in?
- When
- Before buying, renovating or planning work
- Who does it
- We walk the property and write the report
- What you get
- Written report with photos and priorities
- Guide price, inc GST
- From around $250
Clearance
- Question it answers
- Is the area safe to use again after removal?
- When
- After removal, before reuse
- Who does it
- Someone independent of the removal crew
- What you get
- Clearance certificate
- Guide price, inc GST
- $385 to $990
Guide only, inc GST.
Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
How we do clearance work
1.
Removal finished
The crew cleans the area and waste is wrapped and sealed.
2.
Independent check
An independent person inspects the area, separate from the removal crew.
3.
Air monitoring if friable
Required after Class A work, before the area is reopened.
4.
Certificate issued
You receive the clearance certificate for your records.
The asbestos rules in NSW
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.
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.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- Bonded or friable work
- Whether air monitoring is required
- Size of the cleared area
- Number of separate work areas
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.
Clearance: your questions
Why does it have to be independent?
So the person signing off is not the person who did the work.
It is a second set of eyes with nothing to gain from a pass.
What happens if the area fails?
The crew cleans again and the area is rechecked.
You do not move back in until it passes.
Do I need a certificate to sell?
It is useful to have.
Buyers and agents often ask whether known asbestos was removed,
and the certificate is the clearest answer.
What does a clearance certificate cover?
It confirms the work area is safe to use again. 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.
Either way, it happens before the area is used again.
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
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If it should not be touched, we will tell you what to do in the meantime.
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