Asbestos Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
We remove asbestos from Illawarra homes from first look to final paperwork:
testing if needed, a fixed written quote, safe removal,
independent clearance and licensed disposal.
Small jobs up to about 10 m² usually land between $1,000 and $2,500 inc GST.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos removal in Wollongong
Most people call us after something has already happened.
A sheet cracked during a reno, the dog dug up old fibro in the yard,
or a building inspector circled something in a report.
The first job is to stop, leave it alone, and find out what it is.
From there we handle the lot ourselves.
One crew, one quote, one point of contact,
from the sample bag to the disposal docket.
Two kinds of asbestos, two licence classes
Bonded
- What it looks like
- Firm cement sheet, set hard
- Licence class
- Class A or Class B
- Can a homeowner remove it?
- Up to 10 m² in total for the job, though a licensed removalist is recommended for any amount
- Clearance by
- After Class B work: independent competent person or licensed assessor. After Class A work: independent licensed assessor, with air monitoring.
Friable
- What it looks like
- Crumbles, powders or flakes by hand
- Licence class
- Class A only
- Can a homeowner remove it?
- Never
- Clearance by
- Independent licensed assessor, with air monitoring
How we do removal work
1.
Look and sample
We look at the material, ask how it was disturbed,
and sample it if it has not been tested.
2.
Seal the area
Plastic sheeting, signage and a clear boundary so nobody wanders through.
3.
Take it out whole
Sheets are wetted down and unscrewed or levered free rather than broken.
4.
Wrap, clean, clear
Double wrapped, area vacuumed with an asbestos rated unit,
then independently 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.
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 5 price factors
- How many square metres
- Bonded or friable material
- Height and access, such as roofs or tight subfloors
- Whether a clearance certificate is required
- How far waste has to travel to a licensed facility
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.
Removal: your questions
Is it dangerous if the sheeting is not broken?
Bonded asbestos in good condition, left alone, is low risk.
The danger comes when it is cut, drilled, sanded,
broken or weathered badly enough to release fibres.
If yours is cracked or crumbling, get it looked at.
How long does a typical removal take?
A small job like a single wall or a section of eaves is often done in a day.
Larger jobs that need SafeWork NSW notice have a five calendar day wait built
in before work starts.
Do I need to leave the house?
For small bonded jobs outside, usually not,
though you will be asked to keep windows shut.
Inside work, or anything friable,
usually means staying out of the area until clearance.
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.
Where can I take asbestos in Wollongong?
Not to Whytes Gully.
The Wollongong Waste and Resource Recovery Park at Kembla Grange does not
accept asbestos, and putting asbestos in a household bin is illegal.
Dunmore depot only takes small household loads from the Shellharbour and Kiama
council areas, booked ahead. When we do the removal,
we take the waste to a licensed facility for you and hand over the paperwork.
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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