Asbestos removal can feel like a mystery if you’ve never been through it before – which is exactly why questions like “what actually happens?” come up so often. Here’s a clear, honest walkthrough of how a professional non-friable asbestos removal job runs from start to finish.
Step 1: Assessment and Testing
Before anything is removed, it needs to be confirmed. If you’re not already certain your property contains asbestos, we start with an inspection and sampling. Material such as fibro sheeting is tested by an accredited laboratory to confirm whether asbestos is present and, if so, what type.
Step 2: Scoping and Quoting
Once we know what we’re dealing with, we assess the quantity, location, access, and condition of the material. This determines the removal method, equipment needed, and timeframe – and forms the basis of your free, no-obligation quote.
Step 3: Notifications and Permits
For most non-friable removal jobs above the regulated threshold, WorkSafe Victoria requires formal notification before work begins. We handle this paperwork so you don’t have to navigate it yourself.
Step 4: Site Preparation
On the day, the work area is isolated and signposted. Depending on the job, this may involve plastic sheeting, containment barriers, and warning signage to keep the area clear of household members, pets, and passers-by.
Step 5: Controlled Removal
Our licensed team removes the material using methods designed to prevent fibre release – keeping sheets intact wherever possible, using wet methods to suppress dust, and avoiding cutting or breaking the material unnecessarily.
Step 6: Double-Bagging and Labelling
Removed asbestos waste is immediately wrapped and sealed in accordance with WorkSafe Victoria requirements, then clearly labelled as asbestos-containing material.
Step 7: Decontamination
The work area is cleaned thoroughly – including any dust or debris – before the site is considered safe for re-entry.
Step 8: Legal Transport and Disposal
Sealed asbestos waste is transported to an EPA-licensed disposal facility, with full documentation of quantity and disposal location kept on record.
Step 9: Clearance Certificate
Once the job is complete and the area has been inspected, we provide a clearance certificate confirming the work was carried out to the required standard. This is your proof for insurers, future buyers, or your own records.
Step 10: Final Walkthrough
We’ll walk you through what was done, answer any remaining questions, and make sure you’re completely satisfied before we consider the job finished.
How Long Does It Take?
Most residential non-friable jobs – a fence, a shed, a section of roofing – are completed within a day or two. Larger jobs, such as full external cladding or extensive flooring, may take longer depending on scope and access.
A Process You Can Trust
Over more than 10 years working across Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour and Riddells Creek, we’ve refined this process to be as thorough, safe, and straightforward as possible for property owners.
Call Garry on 0433 305 521 for a free quote, and we’ll walk you through exactly what your specific job will involve.