Asbestos Removal Carrum

Committed to delivering the best asbestos services in Melbourne the professionals at Aussie Asbestos Solutions are the right team for effective and safe asbestos removal in Carrum and the surrounding suburbs.

Drawing on over 25 years of in-depth experience and training our fully qualified, certified, and EPA registered asbestos specialists can be trusted to promptly and completely remove hazardous asbestos products from properties and dispose of it responsibly.

To make sure that we deliver a service that meets all the needs of our customers Aussie Asbestos Solutions is able to remove a wide range of common asbestos products including:

Floors
Roofs
Flues and chimneys
Laundries
Bathrooms
Garages
Fences
Eaves

Whether you are after a detailed site clean-up? Do you require an Asbestos Clearance Certificate after we have completed our removal works? Aussie Asbestos Solutions is here to help!

Asbestos removal in Carrum at a glance

Council: City of Kingston
Typical homes: Seaside weatherboard and fibro cottages, many extended, plus newer townhouses
Where we find asbestos: Backyard bungalows, shed and garage roofs, fences and added bedroom linings
Nearby areas we cover: Bonbeach, Seaford, Patterson Lakes, Chelsea, Carrum Downs
Quotes: free, and you can call us on 0410 336 410

Local to Carrum, just up the road

Our base in Chelsea Heights is only a few minutes from Carrum, so this is very much home territory for us. Carrum sits between the bay and the Patterson River, and like its neighbours it started out as a seaside holiday area. Many of the older houses began as small weatherboard or fibro cottages, then gained bedrooms, bungalows and carports as families moved in permanently.

Because building materials were often mixed and matched over the years, a single Carrum property can have asbestos in several different places, even when the main house looks like weatherboard from the street.

Where we find asbestos on older blocks

backyard bungalows and sleepouts lined with flat fibro sheet
corrugated asbestos cement roofs on sheds, garages and outdoor laundries
boundary fences made from asbestos cement panels
internal wall linings in added bedrooms and bathrooms

Old shed roofs and fences are some of the most common jobs we do here. Our asbestos roof removal and asbestos wall removal services cover everything from a single garden shed to a full rear extension.

Getting rid of it properly

Asbestos cannot go into a skip, a household bin or a City of Kingston hard rubbish collection. EPA Victoria requires asbestos waste to be wrapped in heavy plastic, labelled and taken to a site licensed to accept it. Our asbestos disposal service handles that for you, including smaller loads left over from past work.

If you are thinking of clearing out the backyard or renovating, have any suspect sheeting tested first. It is quicker and cheaper to know before work starts than to stop halfway. We also regularly work in Bonbeach, Seaford and Patterson Lakes.

It is also worth checking under the house. Some older homes in low lying bayside areas have fibro skirting boards around the base of the building, and scraps of old sheeting were sometimes left in the subfloor during earlier renovations. If you are having restumping, plumbing or electrical work done, let the tradespeople know about any suspect material so nobody disturbs it by accident. For outdoor work, try to avoid high pressure cleaning old fibro walls or roofs, as this can break down the surface and release fibres onto garden beds, paths and neighbouring properties.

When removal is complete, the site clean-up process means a clearance certificate can be issued where one is required, giving you peace of mind before the next stage of work.

Have a Carrum shed, fence or extension that needs attention? Get a free quote today.

Our asbestos services in Carrum

From backyard sheds to rental maintenance, these are the services Carrum owners use most.

Asbestos inspectionFor Carrum landlords and new owners, an inspection maps out where asbestos may be across the house, bungalow and sheds, so you can plan maintenance with confidence.Learn more Asbestos wall removalAdded bedrooms and backyard sleepouts in Carrum were often lined with flat fibro. We remove damaged or unwanted wall sheets so the space can be relined or rebuilt.Learn more Asbestos roof removalCorrugated asbestos cement roofs on Carrum sheds, garages and outdoor laundries are a common sight. We remove them safely, including sheets that have cracked or weathered over time.Learn more Asbestos fence removalOld fibro fences between Carrum properties can crack after years of wind and weather. We take them down and dispose of the panels so new fencing can go in.Learn more Asbestos disposalLeftover sheets from past renovations often sit behind Carrum sheds or under houses. We wrap, label and transport them to a licensed site in line with EPA Victoria rules.Learn more Asbestos bathroom removalOriginal bathrooms and laundries in Carrum cottages may have fibro sheeting behind the tiles. We remove it before your renovation so the next trades start on a clean area.Learn more

Renting out an older Carrum home

Plenty of older homes in Carrum are rented out, and many still have their original fibro bungalows, laundries and sheds. As a landlord, knowing where asbestos is and what condition it is in helps you keep tenants safe, plan maintenance and respond quickly when something gets damaged.

A few practical steps for Carrum rental owners:

get an inspection report and keep it with your property records
share the relevant details with your property manager and tradespeople
ask tenants to report cracked sheets, storm damage or holes in walls rather than patching them
plan removal of worn or damaged items between tenancies where you can

The gap between tenancies is often the easiest time to deal with a tired bungalow lining or an old laundry wall, because the property is empty and other trades can follow straight after. Our asbestos inspection and asbestos wall removal services cover these jobs. If something breaks during a tenancy, we can help make the area safe. Get a free quote for your Carrum rental.

How an asbestos job works in Carrum

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 Carrum 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 Carrum: common questions

Can I pull down an old asbestos shed in my Carrum backyard myself?

Victorian rules allow limited removal of up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos without a licence, but most sheds exceed that once roof and walls are counted. Anything over the limit, or anything damaged and friable, needs a licensed removalist. Safe handling, wrapping and licensed disposal still apply either way.

How do I know if the bungalow behind my Carrum house has asbestos?

Backyard bungalows and sleepouts built before the mid 1980s were often lined with flat fibro sheet. You cannot tell by looking alone, as some later fibre cement products look almost identical. A small sample tested by a NATA accredited laboratory will confirm it, and we can arrange that through our testing service.

A tenant has reported a cracked fibro wall in my Carrum rental. What should I do?

Ask the tenant to keep clear of the area and not to tape, sand or patch it themselves. Arrange for the material to be inspected or tested as soon as you can. If it contains asbestos and is damaged, it can be removed and the area cleaned, ready for your builder to reline the wall. Keep a record of what was done for your property file.

Do I need a clearance certificate after asbestos is removed from my Carrum rental?

It depends on the job. Clearance inspections are commonly required after licensed removal work, particularly where friable asbestos is involved, and some landlords like to have one for their records regardless. Where one is needed, we arrange an independent clearance inspection, giving you written confirmation before tenants or other trades return to the area.

Could the floor in my Carrum bungalow contain asbestos?

It is possible. Some bungalows and sleepouts built before the mid 1980s had vinyl sheet flooring with an asbestos backing, or compressed fibro sheet used as flooring in wet areas. Leave the flooring in place until it has been tested. Lifting or scraping it can damage the backing and release fibres into the room, which is harder to clean up than the original job.

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Asbestos Testing and Inspection in Carrum

Prevent asbestos from going unnoticed thanks to the effective and methodical asbestos inspections and asbestos testing Carrum locals can get from Aussie Asbestos Solutions. Our detailed inspections determine if any asbestos is located on your property, allowing our customers to make an informed decision regarding its removal. To get a free quote from our experts call us on 0410 336 410.

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