Aberfeldie has many established homes with renovations layered over older sheeting and eaves—our visual survey helps flag likely asbestos before you sand, drill, remove tiles, or start a refurb.
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We visually assess eaves/soffit sheeting, backing boards and external wall linings for common ACM profiles and installation patterns. These areas are frequently disturbed during gutter work, roof repairs, painting prep and downlight installation, so condition and accessibility are critical.
Bathrooms, laundries and older kitchens can contain fibre-cement wall linings, backing boards and older sheet products. We check visible edges, penetrations, and any exposed sheet ends to flag suspect ACMs before waterproofing repairs, re-tiling or exhaust fan work.
We look for visual clues of older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl and bituminous-style adhesives at transitions, lifted corners or exposed edges. These can be disturbed during floor replacement, grinding or scraping, so we note locations and the safest way to proceed.
Outbuildings often retain older cement sheeting longer than the main dwelling. We inspect accessible wall/roof sheeting, internal linings and any damaged panels, because drilling, cutting or pressure washing these areas can release fibres if ACM is present.
We assess around hot water units, older flues, meter boards, pipe penetrations and patched openings where trades may have cut through older sheets. These junctions can expose raw edges, making them higher risk if you’re planning electrical, plumbing or HVAC work.
For each suspected material we record its condition (intact, weathered, cracked, water-damaged) and likely disturbance pathways. This helps you prioritise management—such as sealing, restricting access, or arranging sampling—based on practical risk, not guesswork.
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Yes. Renovations can conceal older asbestos-containing materials behind new plaster, tiles or cladding, and they often leave original eaves, garages or wet-area linings in place. A visual survey focuses on the areas most likely to remain original, plus renovation junctions where older sheets may be exposed at edges, penetrations or patch repairs. It helps you avoid disturbing suspect materials during your next stage of work.
A visual survey does not confirm asbestos content. It identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products based on age, appearance and typical use. Confirmation requires laboratory testing of a sample collected safely and legally. If we flag suspect materials, we’ll explain why they’re suspected, how to manage them in the meantime, and when it’s appropriate to arrange sampling through the right channels.
We focus on accessible areas where asbestos-containing materials were commonly installed in pre-1990 properties. This includes eaves and soffits, external wall cladding, wet-area linings, older floor coverings and adhesives, garages and sheds, and around service penetrations. We also pay attention to damaged or weathered sections because deterioration increases the likelihood of fibre release if disturbed during maintenance.
Eaves and soffits are a common location for older fibre-cement sheets that may contain asbestos, and the risk rises when sheets are drilled, cut or broken during removal. Weathering, water staining and cracked edges can increase disturbance risk. A visual survey helps you identify whether the eaves are likely ACM, assess condition, and decide whether you need sampling or a licensed removalist before scheduling gutter and fascia work.
First, avoid disturbing the material—no sanding, cutting, drilling, high-pressure cleaning or demolition. Limit access if the area is damaged or shedding debris, and keep children and pets away. We’ll outline practical management options such as leaving intact material in place, sealing or encapsulating, and arranging laboratory sampling if confirmation is needed. If removal is required, use appropriately qualified asbestos professionals.
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Contact us for more informationACE Building and Pest Inspections will pinpoint likely asbestos-containing materials in accessible areas and explain practical next steps for your Aberfeldie property—call 0413 163 187.