Asbestos Roof Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
We take old asbestos cement roof sheeting off safely,
wrap it and dispose of it at a licensed facility.
Roof removal starts from around $2,750 inc GST.
Putting a new roof on is a separate job with a separate price,
and we show it that way.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos roof removal in Wollongong
Two jobs get lumped together here, and that causes confusion.
Roof removal is taking the asbestos sheets off.
Roof replacement is putting a new roof on.
They need different skills, different timing and different prices.
We quote the removal as its own job. If you are replacing the roof,
the new roofing is a separate line so you can see exactly what you are paying
for.
Roof removal and roof replacement are two different jobs
Asbestos roof removal
- What it is
- Taking the asbestos sheets off safely and disposing of them
- Who does it
- An asbestos removal crew, under the licence class the job needs
- SafeWork NSW notice
- Usually required: 5 calendar days before removal over 10 m²
- Guide price, inc GST
- From around $2,750
Roof replacement
- What it is
- Putting new roofing, flashings and gutters on
- Who does it
- A roofing trade, after the asbestos is gone
- SafeWork NSW notice
- Not an asbestos notification
- Guide price, inc GST
- A separate price, not included in ours
Guide only, inc GST.
Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
How we do roofs work
1.
Safety first
Edge protection, fall arrest and a sealed ground zone set up.
2.
Wet and unfix
Sheets are kept damp and fixings removed, never broken up on the roof.
3.
Lower whole
Sheets are lowered intact, wrapped and sealed on the ground.
4.
Gutters and clear
Gutters cleaned of debris and the area 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.
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
- Roof area in square metres
- Pitch, height and edge protection needed
- Condition of the sheets
- Gutter clean out
- Whether a new roof follows straight away
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.
Roofs: your questions
Can you leave the house without a roof overnight?
We plan removal around the replacement so the house is not left open.
Timing is agreed before any sheet comes off.
Can old asbestos sheets be painted or covered instead?
Sealing or covering is sometimes an option for sheets in fair condition.
It does not remove the asbestos,
and the sheets will still need careful handling later.
Do I need SafeWork NSW notice for a roof?
Almost always. Most roofs are well over 10 m²,
so SafeWork NSW is notified 5 calendar days before removal.
Is my roof removal price the same as a new roof?
No. Our roof removal price covers taking the asbestos sheeting off safely,
wrapping it and disposing of it.
Putting a new roof on is a separate job with its own price.
We show the two lines separately so you can compare properly.
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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