Asbestos Wall Sheeting Removal in Wollongong
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The short answer
We remove asbestos cement wall sheeting inside and out,
keeping sheets whole and the rest of the house sealed off.
Wall sheeting usually costs $40 to $100 per m² inc GST,
with a small job price for areas up to about 10 m².
Guide only, inc GST. Your firm price is set in writing once we have seen the job.
About asbestos wall sheeting removal in Wollongong
Wall sheeting turns up in sleepouts, enclosed verandahs,
hallways and old extensions.
It often hides under wallpaper or layers of paint,
which is why it gets found halfway through a reno.
If you have already started and hit something suspicious, stop,
close the room off and get it tested. We can usually get to you quickly.
How we do walls work
1.
Room sealed
Doorways and vents taped, furniture moved or covered.
2.
Cover strips first
Joining strips and trims removed so sheets come away cleanly.
3.
Sheets out whole
Wetted, unfixed and lowered without snapping.
4.
Frames cleaned
Studs vacuumed and wiped so the wall is ready to reline.
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
- Square metres of sheeting
- Inside or outside
- Wallpaper, tiles or paint layers over the top
- Electrical fittings on the wall
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.
Walls: your questions
How can I tell if a wall is fibro?
Older fibro often has a dimpled back,
cover strips at the joins and a hollow sound.
None of that tells you about asbestos though. Only a lab test does.
Can I hang a picture on an asbestos wall?
Drilling releases dust. If you need to drill, have the sheet tested first,
or use adhesive hooks in the meantime.
Will you remove the wallpaper too?
Yes.
Anything stuck to the sheets goes with them and is treated as asbestos waste.
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.
What does a clearance certificate cover?
It confirms the work area is safe to use again. 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.
Either way, it happens before the area is used again.
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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