Can I stay home while cladding comes off?
Often yes, when the work is outside and bonded.
We seal the windows and doors on that side,
fence off the work zone and keep the sheets damp so they come off whole.
If the job is inside, or the material is friable,
we will tell you at the quote that it is better to be out for the day and when
you can come back.
Will my neighbours be told?
Yes. We give your neighbours notice before licensed removal starts, with the
dates and what to expect. Most people just want to know when to close their
windows and where the trucks will park.
What if more asbestos turns up mid-job?
We stop that part of the work, show you what we found and give you a written
price for it before going further. Nothing extra is added to your bill without
your yes. Older homes do hide sheeting behind newer linings, which is why the
quote lists exactly what is included.
Do I get disposal receipts?
Yes. Every load goes to a licensed facility and you get the paperwork.
Loads of 100 kg or 10 m² and over are also tracked through the NSW EPA's
Integrated Waste Tracking Solution, so there is a record from your driveway to
the gate.
Can cladding come off one wall at a time?
Yes. Some owners do the worst side first and the rest later.
Each stage is notified and cleared separately,
so ask us whether staging saves or costs you money.
Can I remove it myself?
The law lets a person without a licence remove up to 10 m² of bonded asbestos in
total for the job. SafeWork NSW still recommends a licensed removalist for any
amount, and homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.
If you do go ahead with a small bonded piece,
it cannot go in your bin or a council clean-up.
