Asbestos Shed and Garage Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
Old fibro garages and sheds are taken down safely,
with walls and roof removed whole and wrapped on site.
A fibro garage usually costs $5,500 to $6,600 inc GST, not including the slab.
Smaller sheds are quoted on site.
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos shed and garage removal in Wollongong
Backyard garages and sheds are often the last original building on the block.
They are usually full of stuff, which means clearing them out is step one.
Anything stored inside may be contaminated with dust from damaged sheets.
We help you decide what can be cleaned and what should go with the asbestos.
How we do sheds and garages work
1.
Contents cleared
Items removed, wiped or bagged depending on condition.
2.
Roof first
Roof sheets unfixed and lowered whole.
3.
Walls down
Wall sheets removed panel by panel, then the frame.
4.
Slab cleaned
Slab left clean and cleared. Slab removal is separate.
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 4 price factors
- Size of the building
- Roof and walls both asbestos or just one
- Contents and access
- Whether the frame is also removed
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.
Sheds and garages: your questions
Is the slab removed too?
Our garage price does not include the slab.
If you want it gone, that is quoted separately.
What about the stuff stored inside?
Hard items can usually be wiped clean.
Soft items that have been sitting in dust from damaged sheets may need to go
as asbestos waste.
Can I knock it down myself?
A garage is almost always more than 10 m² of material,
which puts it outside the unlicensed limit.
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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