Asbestos Removal Greensborough

If you suspect that your home or office contains asbestos get it removed and disposed of before it has the chance to harm you thanks to the professionals at Aussie Asbestos Solutions!

Committed to improving the wellbeing of domestic and commercial customers throughout Melbourne our team possess over 10 years of industry experience, combined with all the relevant accreditations and qualifications, to ensure that your property is asbestos-free in next to no time.

At Aussie Asbestos Solutions we know just how hazardous even small amounts of asbestos can be. When disturbed or damaged, asbestos materials can disperse harmful fibres across a large area, exposing people to chronic and potentially terminal health issues when inhaled.

Working in accordance to industry standards and regulations and possessing all the correct and up to date accreditations qualifications our skilled and professional team can safely remove and dispose of asbestos materials found on your property.

Thanks to our approach and removal methods and techniques we can be relied on to swiftly remove an extensive range of common asbestos products including:

Garages
Flues
Roofs
Floors
Eaves
Laundries
Bathrooms
Fencing

Asbestos removal in Greensborough at a glance

Council: Banyule City Council
Typical homes: Post-war and 1970s brick veneers and weatherboards on hilly, sloping blocks
Where we find asbestos: Eaves, wet area sheeting, vinyl flooring, fibro sheds and garden fences
Nearby areas we cover: Watsonia, Montmorency, Briar Hill, St Helena, Bundoora, Diamond Creek
Quotes: free, and you can call us on 0410 336 410

Hillside homes built in the asbestos era

Much of Greensborough was filled in during the post-war decades, when blocks climbing the hills around the Plenty River were built up with brick veneer and weatherboard family homes. Houses from the 1950s through to the early 1980s are exactly the ones where asbestos cement sheeting was a standard building product, so a renovation here often uncovers more than people expect.

In homes of that age we commonly find asbestos in:

Eaves linings and the soffits under wide roof overhangs
Wet area wall sheeting behind tiles in bathrooms and laundries
Vinyl floor tiles and the backing under old sheet vinyl
Sheds, carports and garden fences made from fibro panels
Old flues from gas and wood heaters

If you are not sure what you are looking at, our asbestos testing service confirms it before anyone starts cutting or drilling.

Many of these houses have also been extended once or twice since they were built. A rumpus room or rear addition from the 1970s may contain asbestos even if the original house has already been cleared, so it pays to treat each stage of the home separately.

The kind of work we do around Greensborough

Split level and sloping sites are common in Greensborough, and that shapes the work. Backyard fibro sheds and boundary fences are often tucked down steep embankments, so careful handling and bagging matters. We regularly help families replacing an original bathroom, where asbestos bathroom removal is done before the tiler or plumber arrives, and owners taking out tired fibro fencing through our asbestos fence removal service. Kitchen upgrades, eaves replacements and pre-demolition clearing of whole houses also come up often across Banyule City Council and nearby Watsonia, Montmorency, Briar Hill and Macleod.

We are fully licensed, registered with the EPA (Victoria) and have more than 10 years of experience in residential and commercial removal. All waste is wrapped, labelled and taken to a facility that is permitted to accept it, and a clearance certificate can be arranged when the site clean up is complete.

Before you pull anything apart

Under WorkSafe Victoria rules, any friable asbestos and more than 10 square metres of non-friable material must be removed by a licensed removalist. Even for small areas, breaking sheets releases fibres you cannot see. Our advice for Greensborough renovators is simple: get the suspect materials identified, plan the removal before other trades are booked, and keep kids and pets away from damaged sheeting. When you are ready, Get a free quote or call 0410 336 410.

Our asbestos services in Greensborough

Greensborough homeowners most often call on these services when extending or updating an older house.

Asbestos ceiling removalAdding a second storey to a Greensborough home means opening the ceiling. We remove any asbestos in ceilings and cornices first so the builder can work safely.Learn more Asbestos roof removalGarages, carports and garden sheds on Greensborough blocks were often roofed with asbestos cement. We remove it, even where access is down a steep embankment.Learn more Asbestos bathroom removalOriginal bathrooms in Greensborough brick veneers often hide asbestos sheet behind the tiles. We remove it before your plumber, waterproofer and tiler arrive.Learn more Asbestos fence removalTired fibro fences are common on Greensborough boundaries. We remove damaged panels safely, including on sloping sites where handling needs extra care.Learn more Asbestos flue removalOld flues from gas and wood heaters in Greensborough homes can contain asbestos. We take them out when you upgrade to modern heating or cooling.Learn more Asbestos testingUnsure about eaves, vinyl tiles or wall sheets in your Greensborough home? A tested sample confirms whether asbestos is present before any work begins.Learn more

Going up or out: extensions on Greensborough homes

With many Greensborough blocks offering views over the hills and the Plenty River valley, a lot of owners choose to extend rather than move. A second storey, a new rear living area or an opened up floor plan can transform a post-war house, but these projects disturb exactly the parts of the building where asbestos is most likely to be.

Adding a storey usually means removing eaves, parts of the roof and ceilings. A rear extension often involves demolishing an existing laundry, sunroom or back wall. Knocking out internal walls can expose sheeting in wet areas and service cavities.

have the areas to be demolished tested during the design stage
give the results to your architect or builder so removal is in the schedule
book licensed removal before the builder starts demolition

Our asbestos ceiling removal and asbestos wall removal services cover the most common extension jobs, and every sheet is wrapped and taken to a licensed site. Get a free quote while your plans are still on paper.

How an asbestos job works in Greensborough

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 Greensborough 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 Greensborough: common questions

Do older Greensborough homes on sloping blocks need special asbestos handling?

Sloping and split level blocks can make access harder, especially for sheds, retaining areas and fences down an embankment. We plan safe access, wrap sheets whole where possible and carry waste out without breaking it. Nothing changes about the licensing rules, but a good plan on steep ground keeps fibres contained and the job tidy.

Can Banyule’s hard rubbish collection take asbestos sheeting?

No. Council hard waste services in Victoria generally exclude asbestos because it needs to be wrapped, labelled and taken to a site that is permitted to accept it. Leaving fibro out on the nature strip creates a risk for neighbours. A licensed removalist can remove it and dispose of it correctly for you.

I am adding a second storey to my Greensborough house. When should asbestos be removed?

Before the builder starts any demolition. Second storey additions usually disturb eaves, roofing, ceilings and cornices, all common places for asbestos in homes built from the 1950s to the early 1980s. Have these areas tested while your plans are being drawn, then book licensed removal as the first stage so the build can proceed without delays.

Are the cornices in my Greensborough home likely to contain asbestos?

Some older cornices and ceiling linings did contain asbestos, while many are plaster without it. The only way to know is to test a sample. This matters most when you are replacing ceilings, installing downlights or opening up rooms, because those jobs involve cutting. Our testing service gives you a clear answer before your electrician or builder begins.

Can you remove an asbestos shed from the bottom of a steep Greensborough block?

Yes. Sheds and carports at the bottom of sloping Greensborough gardens are common. We plan how the sheets will be lowered, wrapped and carried up to the vehicle so they stay intact. Where possible, sheets are removed whole and wetted to control dust. The waste is then taken to a site licensed to accept asbestos.

Need asbestos removed in Greensborough?

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Thanks to our knowledge and expertise, along with our registration with the EPA, Aussie Asbestos Solutions can benefit from environmentally-friendly and effective asbestos removal and disposal services. So, if you are in need of leading advice, a site clean-up, or asbestos inspections and testing Greensborough residents and beyond can trust the experts at Aussie Asbestos Solutions.

Asbestos Testing and Inspection in Greensborough

Are you concerned that there may be asbestos sheeting or related products in your home? Get a thorough and reliable inspection or test from the industry leaders at Aussie Asbestos Solutions. Adhering to standards and regulations our effective asbestos testing and inspections help Greensborough locals be aware of the presence of asbestos in their living or working environment.

To live and work in a healthier space, or to get a free quote for our prompt and complete asbestos removal services give us a call on 0410 336 410.

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