Asbestos Removal Essendon

Essendon has homes from almost every era of Melbourne’s growth, from Victorian and Edwardian houses to interwar bungalows and post-war weatherboards. Many were updated during the decades when asbestos products were common, so it is worth checking before you renovate. Aussie Asbestos Solutions is fully licensed and registered with the EPA in Victoria, and we travel across Melbourne, including to Essendon.

We test, remove and dispose of asbestos for homeowners, builders and businesses. Call 0410 336 410 for a free quote and a straight answer about your job.

Asbestos removal in Essendon at a glance

Council: City of Moonee Valley
Typical homes: Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes plus post-war weatherboard and brick houses
Where we find asbestos: Heater flues, lean-to cladding, eaves, extension ceilings, wet area sheeting
Nearby areas we cover: Moonee Ponds, Aberfeldie, Ascot Vale, Strathmore, Essendon North, Niddrie
Quotes: free, and you can call us on 0410 336 410

Essendon’s housing and where asbestos turns up

Essendon is part of the City of Moonee Valley. The suburb grew slowly in the Victorian era, picked up after the tramline opened in the early 1900s, and expanded strongly between the wars. Post-war housing then spread further across the Essendon area, particularly towards Essendon North and West. Today you will find Victorian and Edwardian homes, interwar bungalows and post-war weatherboard and brick houses, often on the same few streets.

Each era tends to hide asbestos in different places. In Essendon homes we commonly find it in:

flues from gas heaters fitted into old fireplaces
rear lean-tos, kitchens and bathrooms added to period homes
eaves, gable infills and external cladding on post-war houses
ceiling sheets in later extensions and enclosed verandahs
garages, sheds and old fences

Typical jobs around Essendon

We are often asked to remove old heater flues, strip bathrooms and kitchens in period homes before restoration, and clear fibro additions ahead of a new extension. Our asbestos flue removal and asbestos ceiling removal pages explain how these jobs work.

Council and disposal rules

Asbestos is not accepted in household bins or hard rubbish collections. In Victoria, it must be wrapped, labelled and taken to a site licensed or permitted to accept asbestos waste. Any friable asbestos, or more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos, must be removed by a licensed removalist. We handle transport and disposal as part of the job through our asbestos disposal service. Many Essendon streets sit within heritage precincts, so check with Moonee Valley City Council about permits for the broader renovation.

Practical advice

In an older home, do not assume that original means asbestos free, or that later means safe. Have any suspect material tested before a tradesperson cuts into it, and keep the results with your renovation plans. Get a free quote and we can help you work out the next step.

Our asbestos services in Essendon

These are the asbestos services Essendon owners ask us about most often.

Asbestos flue removalMany Essendon fireplaces were later fitted with gas heaters vented by asbestos cement flues. We remove old flues safely before a new heater or restoration.Learn more Asbestos testingPeriod homes in Essendon often have layers of additions from different decades. Testing tells you which materials contain asbestos before work begins.Learn more Asbestos ceiling removalEnclosed verandahs and rear extensions on Essendon homes sometimes have asbestos ceiling sheets. We remove them under controlled conditions and clean up thoroughly.Learn more Asbestos bathroom removalRestoring a bathroom in an Edwardian or interwar Essendon home? We remove any asbestos sheeting from walls and floors before your new fittings go in.Learn more Asbestos wall removalFibro lean-tos and cladding on Essendon post-war homes are often replaced during extensions. We remove the sheeting so building work can start safely.Learn more Asbestos fence removalOld fibro fences between Essendon backyards can become brittle with age. We take them down safely and dispose of the sheets at a licensed site.Learn more

Old fireplaces, heaters and flues in Essendon homes

Many Essendon period homes were built with open fireplaces. Over the years, a lot of those fireplaces were fitted with gas space heaters, and the flues used to vent them were sometimes made of asbestos cement. The same applies to older gas hot water units and room heaters in post-war homes.

These flues often sit hidden in a chimney, a wall cavity or the roof space, so they are easy to forget until a new heater, a split system or a fireplace restoration is planned. If a flue is cracked or needs to be cut, it should be checked first. We can arrange asbestos testing, then carry out asbestos flue removal before your plumber or heating installer starts.

Removing the flue as a separate step keeps the rest of the job simple and makes sure the waste goes to a licensed site. Get a free quote for your flue or heater change.

How an asbestos job works in Essendon

Call or send photosCall 0410 336 410 or send a few photos through the quote form and tell us where the material is on your Essendon property.
Inspection and testingWhere needed we inspect the site and arrange sampling, so you know exactly what you are dealing with before work starts.
Free written quoteYou get a clear quote that sets out the safe removal method, the timing and what happens on the day.
Safe removalOur licensed team sets up the work area, keeps dust down and removes the material in line with WorkSafe Victoria rules.
Disposal and clean upWaste is wrapped, labelled and taken to a site licensed by EPA Victoria to accept it, and the area is cleaned before we leave.

Asbestos removal in Essendon: common questions

I own a Victorian home in Essendon. Where is asbestos most likely?

The original brick or timber parts of a Victorian home are less likely to contain asbestos than later changes. Look closely at gas heater flues, rear kitchens and bathrooms, lean-tos, enclosed verandahs and floor coverings added from the 1940s to the 1980s. Testing will confirm what is there.

Can you remove an asbestos flue from a chimney?

Yes. We remove asbestos cement flues from chimneys, wall cavities and roof spaces. We check how the flue is fixed, set up the right controls, remove it in one piece where possible and wrap it for disposal at a licensed site.

Does Moonee Valley Council collect asbestos in hard rubbish?

No. Asbestos is not accepted in hard rubbish or household bins. It must be wrapped, labelled and taken to a site licensed or permitted to accept asbestos waste. When we do the removal, we take care of the disposal as well.

My house is in a heritage precinct. Can you still remove asbestos?

Yes. Asbestos removal is usually part of a wider renovation, and we fit our work around your approved plans. Questions about permits for changes to the building should go to Moonee Valley City Council. We focus on safely removing the asbestos materials you need gone.

Do I need a licensed removalist for a small job?

In Victoria, a licensed removalist is required for any friable asbestos and for more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos. Even for smaller jobs, many owners prefer a licensed team so the work is done safely and the waste is handled correctly. We are happy to quote on small jobs too.

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Asbestos Testing and Inspection in Essendon

Essendon homes can span more than a century of building, so a house might have Victorian brickwork, an interwar kitchen and a 1970s bathroom under one roof. That mix makes testing especially useful. We sample suspect materials such as flues, eaves, wall sheets and floor coverings, and have them analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory so you have a clear answer. If you are buying a home or planning a major renovation, an inspection covers the whole property and notes where asbestos is likely to be and its condition. You can then brief your builder with confidence and plan removal as a separate stage.

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