Asbestos Eaves Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
Old flat eave linings are one of the most common places to find asbestos
cement sheeting. We remove them panel by panel, keep them whole,
and leave the eaves ready for new lining.
A whole house usually costs $1,650 to $4,400 inc GST.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos eaves removal in Wollongong
Eave sheets sit overhead, so they get bumped by ladders,
painters and gutter cleaners.
They also weather, crack at the joints and sag where water gets in.
If you are repainting, replacing gutters or putting in new downlights outside,
the eaves are worth testing first.
How we do eaves work
1.
Ground protection
Plastic laid below so nothing lands in garden beds.
2.
Panel by panel
Battens and fixings removed so each sheet drops whole into waiting hands.
3.
Wrap on site
Sheets wrapped straight away, joins and trims included.
4.
Ready to reline
Frames left clean and cleared for new lining.
The asbestos rules in NSW
The 10 m² limit
Without a licence,
a person can remove 10 m² or less of bonded asbestos in total for the job.
SafeWork NSW recommends a licensed removalist for any amount,
and homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.
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.
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
- Total eave length around the house
- Single or two storey
- Condition of sheets and fixings
- Whether gutters are being replaced at the same time
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.
Eaves: your questions
Are all old eaves asbestos?
No. Plenty of older homes have fibre cement or timber eaves with no asbestos.
A lab test is the only way to know.
Can I paint my eaves if they have asbestos?
Painting sheets in good condition without sanding is generally low risk.
Do not sand, pressure wash or scrape them.
If they are cracked, get them looked at first.
Can you do just one side?
Yes. Many people remove damaged sections only.
A single run may fall under a small job price.
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.
Will my neighbours be told?
Yes.
Before work starts we give the neighbours notice of what is being removed,
when the work is on and how long it will take.
Most people just want to know when to close their windows,
and a heads up goes a long way.
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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