Asbestos Removal Elsternwick

Have you been looking for the right team to remove the asbestos on your domestic or commercial property? Get the asbestos removal service Elsternwick home and business owners can trust thanks to the experts at Aussie Asbestos Solutions.

Thanks to over 25 years of experience, combined with qualifications that include a registration with the EPA, our skilled team can swiftly remove a wide range of B Class asbestos products and materials that are commonly used in construction such as:

Garages
Roofs
Eaves
Laundries
Chimneys and flues
Floors
Bathrooms
Fences

When the removal has been completed and your property has been determined to be asbestos-free Aussie Asbestos Solutions can then issue an Asbestos Clearance Certificate.

Asbestos removal in Elsternwick at a glance

Council: City of Glen Eira
Typical homes: Victorian and Edwardian houses, interwar bungalows and 1950s to 1970s walk up flats
Where we find asbestos: Updated kitchens and bathrooms, rear lean-tos, flat wet areas and heater flues
Nearby areas we cover: Ripponlea, Gardenvale, Caulfield South, Brighton East, Elwood, Balaclava
Quotes: free, and you can call us on 0410 336 410

Period homes, flats and hidden asbestos

Elsternwick is known for its Victorian and Edwardian homes, interwar bungalows and a large number of flats built from the 1950s to the 1970s. The period homes themselves predate asbestos, but decades of updates have often introduced it. The newer flats and units were frequently built with asbestos cement products from the start.

In period homes

We commonly find asbestos in mid-century kitchen and bathroom updates, rear lean-tos and enclosed back verandahs, laundries, and the flues of old gas heaters installed into original fireplaces.

In flats and units

Walk-up blocks in Elsternwick often have asbestos in bathroom wall sheets, eaves, meter boxes, service ducts and sometimes ceilings in stairwells or balconies.

Jobs we often see locally

bathroom renovations in 1960s and 1970s flats, see asbestos bathroom removal
removal of old heater flues before new heating goes in, see asbestos flue removal
lean-to and laundry demolitions at the back of period homes, see asbestos wall removal

Working in tight inner suburban streets means thinking about neighbours, parking and access down narrow side paths. We isolate the work area properly and keep waste contained from the moment it is removed.

Before you renovate

Elsternwick is in the City of Glen Eira. If you are in a block of flats, check with your owners corporation about any common property that may be affected. Then have suspect materials tested so the removal can be planned as a first stage of the job. Licensed removal is required for more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos and for any friable material, and all waste must go to a licensed facility.

We also work in Caulfield, Ripponlea, Brighton and Gardenvale.

It is also worth remembering that older materials are not always obvious. A grey board behind a bathroom mirror, a pipe hidden in a ceiling cavity or the backing on an old vinyl floor can all contain asbestos. Because flats and period homes have often been renovated in stages by different owners, one room may be asbestos free while the next is not. A full inspection of the areas you plan to disturb gives you and your builder a clear picture. When the removal is finished, the area is cleaned and, where required, a clearance certificate can be issued through the site clean-up process.

Renovating an Elsternwick flat or period home? Get a free quote today.

Our asbestos services in Elsternwick

From period homes to shopfronts on Glen Huntly Road, these are the services most often needed in Elsternwick.

Asbestos testingA small sample tells you whether that grey board, vinyl tile or textured ceiling in your Elsternwick property contains asbestos, before any trade starts cutting or drilling.Learn more Asbestos bathroom removalBathrooms in Elsternwick flats built from the 1950s to the 1970s commonly have asbestos wall sheets behind tiles. We remove them so the renovation can proceed safely.Learn more Asbestos flue removalGas heaters fitted into the original fireplaces of Elsternwick period homes often have old flues. We remove them carefully before new heating or a restored fireplace goes in.Learn more Asbestos wall removalRear lean-tos and enclosed back verandahs on Elsternwick houses were often built with fibro. We remove the wall sheeting before these areas are rebuilt or demolished.Learn more Asbestos ceiling removalSheet or textured ceilings added to Elsternwick shops, flats and extensions in mid century updates can contain asbestos. We remove them with the area sealed off from the rest of the building.Learn more Asbestos disposalOn tight Elsternwick streets we wrap and seal waste as it comes out, then take it to a site permitted to accept asbestos under EPA Victoria rules.Learn more

Shops and small businesses along Glen Huntly Road

Elsternwick’s shopping strip along Glen Huntly Road is lined with older shopfronts, many with offices or flats above. Over the decades these buildings have been fitted out and refitted by one tenant after another, and fitouts from the 1960s to the early 1980s often used asbestos products that are still hidden behind newer finishes.

In older shops we look for asbestos in partition walls, ceiling panels, floor tiles, the backing behind old signage and switchboard or meter panels. Rear storerooms and toilets added in mid century renovations are also worth checking.

If you own or lease a shop and are planning a refit, an asbestos inspection before the strip out helps you plan the job and share clear information with your builder. Where asbestos is found in the areas being changed, we can remove it outside trading hours so your neighbours on the strip are not disrupted. Our asbestos ceiling removal service is often the first stage in these refits. We handle residential and commercial work. Get a free quote for your Elsternwick premises.

How an asbestos job works in Elsternwick

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 Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick: common questions

Our Elsternwick period home has a gas heater in the old fireplace. Could the flue contain asbestos?

Many gas heaters installed into fireplaces before the mid 1980s used asbestos cement flue pipes. They are usually hidden inside the chimney or run up through the ceiling. If you are replacing the heater or restoring the fireplace, have the flue checked first so it can be removed safely by a licensed team.

How do you manage asbestos removal in a small Elsternwick flat?

Smaller flats need careful planning. We isolate the work area, protect common areas like stairwells, and keep all waste sealed as it leaves the building. We also talk to you about access and timing so other residents are disturbed as little as possible. Owners corporation approval may be needed for shared areas.

We are refitting a shop on Glen Huntly Road in Elsternwick. Do we need an asbestos check?

It is strongly recommended for any older building. Shopfronts that were fitted out before the mid 1980s may contain asbestos in partitions, ceiling panels, floor tiles and meter panels. An inspection before the strip out shows what is present in the areas you plan to change, so removal can be scheduled first and your builder can work without surprises.

Could the vinyl tiles in my Elsternwick flat’s kitchen contain asbestos?

They might. Vinyl floor tiles and some sheet vinyl backing used in flats built from the 1950s to the 1970s can contain asbestos. While the tiles are intact and stuck down they are generally low risk. Before lifting or sanding them, have a sample tested. If the result is positive, we can remove the flooring safely.

Can asbestos work in Elsternwick be done without closing my business for days?

Often it can. Once we know what materials are involved, we plan the removal around your trading hours where possible, including early starts, evenings or weekends. The work area is isolated from the rest of the premises and waste is sealed as it is removed. We then clean the area so you can reopen or hand over to your builder.

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Asbestos Testing and Inspection in Elsternwick

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