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Asbestos in Strata and Apartments in Sydney

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In a strata building, asbestos may sit in your unit, in common property,

or both. We test and remove in apartments and townhouses, and give owners and

committees one clear report and one written price.

Older walk-ups and townhouse complexes often have cement sheeting in balconies,

bathrooms, meter rooms and eaves. Who pays depends on whether it is lot property

or common property, which is a question for your strata by-laws and manager.

For owners renovating a unit

  • Check with your strata manager before work starts

  • Test the bathroom, kitchen and floor sheeting before demolition

  • Plan lift, corridor and parking access with the building

  • Give the committee the clearance certificate afterwards

For committees and strata managers

  • One inspection report covering the areas you nominate

  • Prices split by area so they can be allocated correctly

  • Notice to residents before licensed work starts

  • Disposal paperwork and clearance for your records

What changes the price

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

  1. 01

    Floor level, lift access and carrying distance

  2. 02

    Common-area protection and resident notices

  3. 03

    Work hours set by by-laws

  4. 04

    Number of separate lots or areas

How it works

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

  1. 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.

  2. 02Testing if needed

    If nobody knows what the material is, we take samples for a lab.

    Only a lab test confirms asbestos.

  3. 03Fixed quote

    A written price listing exactly what comes out, how, and what is not included.

    Disposal is its own line.

  4. 04Neighbours given notice

    We let the people next door know the dates and what to expect before licensed

    work starts.

  5. 05SafeWork NSW notified

    For licensed removal, SafeWork NSW is notified 5 calendar days before work

    starts.

  6. 06Removal

    Sheets are wetted, taken off whole where possible, double-wrapped and sealed.

    The area is cleaned as we go.

  7. 07Independent clearance

    Someone independent of our team inspects the area and issues the clearance

    before it is used again.

  8. 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.

  • Licensed removalists notify SafeWork NSW 5 calendar days before removing more

    than 10 m² of bonded asbestos or any friable asbestos.

    Source: SafeWork NSW notifications

  • 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

  • Homes built or renovated before 1990 may contain asbestos.

    Only a lab test confirms it.

    Source: SafeWork NSW

Questions locals ask us

Does a strata report cover asbestos?

No. A strata report looks at the scheme's records, finances and known building

issues. It is not an asbestos inspection and it cannot confirm whether a

material contains asbestos. Ask the strata manager whether any asbestos records

exist for common property, and get the unit itself inspected.

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 does a clearance certificate cover?

It confirms the work area is free of visible asbestos dust and debris and safe

to use again. After Class A work an independent licensed assessor does the

clearance and air monitoring is required.

After Class B work an independent competent person or licensed assessor does it.

Either way, it must be someone independent of the removal business,

and it happens before the area is used.

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.

Can our committee get one quote for several units?

Yes. We price each area separately on one document, so costs can be shared or

allocated the way your by-laws require.

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.

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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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