Asbestos Inspection

Where we look during an asbestos inspection

An asbestos inspection is a walk through of your property to find materials that are likely to contain asbestos, check their condition and record where they are. It is a smart first step before renovating, buying an older home or managing a workplace. During an inspection we typically check:

• Walls, ceilings, eaves and external cladding
• Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, including behind tiles and under floor coverings
• Roof sheeting, flues, gutters and vents
• Roof spaces and subfloor areas where accessible
• Sheds, garages, carports and fences

We inspect homes of all ages across Melbourne, from post-war houses in Frankston and Dandenong to period and mid century homes in Brighton. Where a material needs confirming, we use asbestos testing to get a laboratory result.

Our asbestos inspection process

We keep the process simple and clear:

• Understand your goals: renovating, buying, selling or managing a workplace, we tailor the inspection to what you need.
• Walk through the property: we check each area and note suspect materials.
• Assess condition: we look at whether materials are intact, weathered, damaged or likely to be disturbed.
• Sample where needed: samples are taken safely and sent for analysis.
• Record findings: locations and details are documented so you can plan ahead.
• Explain your options: leave in place, manage, or remove, with honest advice on each.

If removal is the right choice, we can quote on services such as asbestos kitchen removal or asbestos ceiling removal.

Inspections for renovators, buyers and landlords

Different people need different things from an inspection. Renovators want to know exactly which walls, floors and ceilings will be affected by the planned work, so the builder can schedule removal before demolition. Home buyers want a broad picture of the property and a sense of what future renovations might involve. Landlords and property managers want to understand where asbestos is so tradespeople can be warned before repairs, and so materials in poor condition can be dealt with. Businesses need information to support their asbestos register. Tell us why you need the inspection when you book, and we will focus on the areas and details that matter most, so the findings are practical rather than overwhelming.

What affects the cost

We quote inspections based on the property and your goals. Key factors are:

• The size of the property and the number of buildings
• Access to roof spaces, subfloors and outbuildings
• How many samples need laboratory testing
• Whether it is a home or a workplace needing more detailed records
• Your timeframe, for example before a settlement or renovation start date

Your safety and compliance

Asbestos was widely used in Australian buildings until the mid 1980s and was banned nationally from 31 December 2003. Many materials are safe while intact and left alone, which is why knowing where they are matters. An inspection helps you avoid accidentally drilling, cutting or sanding asbestos during renovations.

For workplaces, Victoria’s occupational health and safety regulations require employers and people who manage or control a workplace to identify asbestos and keep an up to date asbestos register. WorkSafe Victoria says the register must be reviewed at least every five years, and whenever asbestos is removed, enclosed, sealed or its condition changes. Our inspections can help you gather this information.

We inspect homes and workplaces across Chelsea, Mornington and greater Melbourne. Get a free quote for an asbestos inspection.