Asbestos Removal · Hobart

Professional Asbestos Removal in Hobart

Think you've found asbestos? Leave it alone and talk to us first.

Safe asbestos removal starts with a clear plan, not a guess. We help Hobart property owners get the right licensed professional for asbestos in homes, rental properties, sheds, workshops, commercial buildings and renovation sites, so the job is done safely, legally and properly the first time.

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Identification

Is It Asbestos? Why Proper Identification Matters

Many building materials look like asbestos, and many that contain it look perfectly harmless. That's why any suspected material should be treated with caution until it's properly identified. The only reliable way to confirm asbestos is a professional assessment and, where needed, testing by a NATA-accredited laboratory.

The right removal approach depends on what the material is, what condition it's in, where it's located and how much of it there is.

Laboratory technician handling sample vials for asbestos testing

The basics

Friable vs Bonded Asbestos: What Is the Difference?

Friable asbestos can be crumbled or turned to powder by hand pressure when dry. Because it releases fibres more easily, it carries a higher risk and must be removed by a Class A licensed removalist.

Bonded (non-friable) asbestos, such as fibro sheeting, is mixed with cement or another binder and is more stable while intact. More than 10 square metres must be removed by a licensed removalist. Bonded asbestos can become friable if it's badly weathered, broken up or damaged by fire.

Scope

What Your Asbestos Removal Can Include

Every job is scoped to suit your property. Depending on your situation, asbestos removal in Hobart may include a site inspection, sample testing, a removal plan, notification to WorkSafe Tasmania, sealing off the work area, removal by licensed workers, decontamination, secure waste wrapping, legal transport and disposal, and a clearance inspection. Some jobs also need air monitoring.

You'll only pay for what your job genuinely needs. Your written scope will explain exactly which of these steps apply, and nothing should be listed as included unless it's actually being provided.

Common materials

Common Asbestos Materials in Hobart Homes and Buildings

Local property owners often ask about corrugated fibro roofing, flat wall sheets, eaves, bathroom and laundry linings behind tiles, internal wall and ceiling linings, vinyl floor tiles and sheet flooring, pipe lagging, old heaters and flues, electrical meter boards, garage and shed linings, and boundary fences. This list isn't a diagnosis. Only testing can confirm asbestos.

Getting started

Getting a Quote Is Simple

Tell us your suburb, what you think the material is, where it is, roughly how large the area is, when you'd like the work done, and whether it's been damaged. We'll put you in touch with a licensed local removalist, who will arrange the right first step.

Before any work begins, you'll receive a written scope setting out what's being removed, the licence class, the safety measures, who handles waste and disposal, access requirements, the expected timeframe, any exclusions, whether clearance is included, and the total price or how it's calculated. No surprises.

Verify first

Check Your Removalist's Licence

Before accepting any quote, ask for the removalist's licence details and check them using WorkSafe Tasmania's online search for licensed asbestos removalists. A reputable removalist will be happy for you to check.

Tradesperson in high-visibility workwear reviewing a site safety checklist

Keep Yourself Safe: What Not to Do — please don't pressure-clean, drill, cut, sand, scrape, saw, smash or break any material you suspect contains asbestos. Tasmanian Work Health and Safety laws prohibit using high-pressure water spray or compressed air on asbestos, and restrict the use of power tools such as grinders, saws and sanders, because these release fibres. Never put asbestos in household bins or recycling, leave it on the kerb, or take it to a facility that isn't licensed to accept it. If other trades need to work nearby, tell them about the suspected asbestos before they start.

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Request an assessment Call 0480 850 303