Asbestos Meter Board Removal in Sydney

Removal and testing for Sydney homes and businesses.

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Older brick home with a wide front veranda and garden

Older switchboards and meter panels were often backed with asbestos material.

We remove the old backing so your electrician can fit a new board,

usually as a small job of $1,000–$2,500.

Guide only. We confirm your fixed price in writing after a free on-site quote.

Prices include GST.

This is one of the most common small jobs in Sydney.

An electrician upgrading a switchboard sees the old backing, stops,

and the owner calls us.

Working with your electrician

Your electrician isolates power and removes the meters and wiring
We remove the backing board and seal the wall behind it
Clearance is done, then the electrician fits the new board
We line up the timing so you are not without power for long

Guide prices for this job

Small jobs, up to about 10 m²

A patch of wall, a bathroom splashback, an old flue or meter board.

$1,000–$2,500Guide only. We confirm your fixed price in writing after a free on-site quote.

Lab testing

Each sample is sealed on site and tested by an accredited laboratory.

Around $110 a sampleGuide only. We confirm your fixed price in writing after a free on-site quote.

All prices are our own guide prices and include GST.

What changes the price

Every quote is fixed and written. These are the things that move it up or down.

01
How many square metres come out, and whether the sheets are whole or broken
02
Access: height, stairs, tight side passages and how far to the truck
03
Bonded or friable material, which decides the licence class and controls
04
Whether air monitoring is needed, and the independent clearance
05
Disposal weight and tip fees, shown as its own line

How it works

Eight steps, one business. You always know which one you are on.

01Quick chat
Send a few details or photos. We call back within 30 minutes and tell you what
we think it is and what happens next.
02Testing if needed
If nobody knows what the material is, we take samples for a lab.
Only a lab test confirms asbestos.
03Fixed quote
A written price listing exactly what comes out, how, and what is not included.
Disposal is its own line.
04Neighbours given notice
We let the people next door know the dates and what to expect before licensed
work starts.
05SafeWork NSW notified
For licensed removal, SafeWork NSW is notified 5 calendar days before work
starts.
06Removal
Sheets are wetted, taken off whole where possible, double-wrapped and sealed.
The area is cleaned as we go.
07Independent clearance
Someone independent of our team inspects the area and issues the clearance
before it is used again.
08Licensed disposal
Waste goes to a licensed facility. You get the paperwork for every load.

The local rules that apply

Straight from SafeWork NSW, the NSW EPA and other official sources.

Follow the links to read them yourself.

Without a licence, a person can remove 10 m² or less of bonded asbestos in total
for the job. SafeWork NSW recommends a licensed removalist for any amount.
Homeowners must never remove friable asbestos.
Source: SafeWork NSW
Homes built or renovated before 1990 may contain asbestos.
Only a lab test confirms it.
Source: SafeWork NSW
Clearance must be independent of the removal business and happen before the area
is used again. Class A work needs a licensed assessor and air monitoring.
Source: Code of Practice

Questions locals ask us

How long will the power be off?

Usually just the time your electrician needs.

Our part is often under a couple of hours.

We agree the timing with both of you in advance.

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.

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.

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 need a test first?

Many old meter boards contain asbestos, but not all.

If your electrician is unsure, a lab test at around $110 settles it before

anyone touches it.

Guide only. We confirm your fixed price in writing after a free on-site quote.

Prices include GST.

Get a fast quote

Tell us what you have found and where. A rough description is plenty.

We will call or text back with what happens next and a guide price.

No obligation, no pressure
Fixed written price before any work
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