Asbestos Fence Removal in Wollongong
Licensed, careful work with one fixed written price.
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The short answer
Old corrugated cement fences are removed panel by panel,
including the buried section, then wrapped and taken to a licensed facility.
Fence removal starts from around $1,650 inc GST,
and we give the neighbours notice before we start.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos fence removal in Wollongong
Old cement sheet fences lean, crack and break off at ground level.
A storm, a car or a dog can bring a panel down overnight.
Fences are shared,
so we talk to both sides of the fence before work starts and keep the job tidy
on both properties.
How we do fences work
1.
Both sides set up
Ground plastic laid on each side of the fence line.
2.
Dig, do not snap
Soil dug back so buried panel ends come out whole.
3.
Wrap and stack
Panels wrapped as they come out, never stacked loose.
4.
Line cleaned
Soil checked for broken pieces and the line cleared.
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.
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
- Fence length
- Buried depth and soil type
- Access to both sides
- Broken pieces in soil
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.
Fences: your questions
My neighbour shares the fence. Who pays?
That is between neighbours, and many split the cost.
We can quote both properties together so it is one job.
A panel has broken in a storm. What do I do?
Keep kids and pets away, do not sweep or mow near the pieces,
and wet them lightly if you can do so without touching them. Then call us.
Do you put up the new fence?
No. We remove the old one and clear the line.
Your new fence is a separate job.
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.
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.
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