Asbestos Meter Board Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
Older electrical meter boards can be made with asbestos backing.
We remove the old board safely so your electrician can fit a new one,
timed with the power isolation.
Meter board removal is quoted on site, inc GST.
About asbestos meter board removal in Wollongong
Meter boards are small, but they are usually being changed for a reason:
a switchboard upgrade, solar, or a new connection.
The asbestos removal has to fit around the electrical work.
Your electrician isolates the power and disconnects the equipment.
We remove the old board as asbestos waste, and they fit the new one.
How we do meter boards work
1.
Book with your sparky
We line up a time with your electrician.
2.
Power isolated
The electrician makes it safe and disconnects equipment.
3.
Board out
The backing board is removed whole, wrapped and sealed.
4.
Wall cleaned
The area is cleaned so the new board can go straight on.
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.
Older homes and the lab test
Homes built or renovated before 1990 may contain asbestos.
Looking at a sheet cannot tell you for sure. Only a lab test confirms it.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- Coordination with your electrician
- Height and access
- Size of the board
- Any damaged sheeting around it
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.
Meter boards: your questions
Is my meter board asbestos?
Some older boards are. A lab test confirms it.
Your electrician may already have flagged it.
Can my electrician remove it?
Removing a small bonded board is possible for a trained worker under the 10 m²
limit. Many electricians prefer to leave it to an asbestos crew.
Will my power be off long?
That depends on the electrical work.
Our part usually takes well under an hour once the power is isolated.
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.
I'm buying a 1950s home. Should I test first?
It is a sensible step.
Homes built or renovated before 1990 may contain asbestos,
and only a lab test confirms it.
An inspection with a written report before you settle tells you what is there,
what condition it is in, and what it might cost to deal with,
so the numbers go into your decision rather than arriving after it.
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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