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Alphington has a mix of older weatherboard and brick homes plus upgraded interiors—exactly where asbestos can hide in eaves, wet areas and old vinyl floors when renovations have been done in stages.
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We visually assess eaves, soffit sheets and exterior wall linings for common asbestos cement products used widely before 1990. These areas are frequently cut for lighting, vents and repainting, so identifying suspect sheeting early reduces the risk of uncontrolled dust during exterior works.
Bathrooms, laundries and older kitchens are inspected for flat fibre-cement sheeting, backing boards and patch repairs that may contain asbestos. Wet areas are often renovated in stages, so we look for transitions between old linings and newer tiles or waterproofing where asbestos may remain hidden.
We check for older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl indicators, black adhesive residues and floor underlay products that can contain asbestos. This matters in Alphington homes where timber floors are being revealed or levelled, because grinding adhesives or pulling brittle tiles can release fibres.
We inspect detached garages, sheds and backyard structures for asbestos cement wall/roof sheets and internal linings. These buildings are commonly DIY-updated or partially demolished, and deteriorated sheeting can become a hazard during clean-ups, re-roofing or storage fit-outs.
We look at older fibre-cement fencing panels, heater flues, meter boards and penetrations where asbestos products were often used for heat resistance and durability. Service upgrades can disturb these areas, so highlighting them helps you brief electricians, plumbers and HVAC installers properly.
For each suspect material, we note its visible condition (intact, weathered, cracked, friable-looking) and where disturbance is likely during planned works. This turns the survey into an actionable site plan—helping you prioritise what needs licensed removal, sealing, or avoidance.
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In Alphington, the most common visual red flags are asbestos cement eaves and external wall sheets, older bathroom and laundry linings, and garage or shed cladding. We also frequently see older vinyl flooring systems and fibre-cement fencing. The key risk is disturbance during upgrades—cutting, sanding, or removing bonded materials can create airborne fibres if handled incorrectly.
A Visual Asbestos Survey focuses on identifying suspect materials by appearance, location and age, without damaging surfaces. If you need confirmation, we can advise where sampling would be appropriate and the safest way to organise it through a qualified asbestos professional and NATA-accredited lab. Visual identification is a practical first step for planning and risk control.
Yes. Staged renovations are exactly where asbestos is often missed—new plaster or cabinetry can cover older fibre-cement sheeting, and extensions may connect to original areas. We look for tell-tale junctions, patch repairs and service penetrations that suggest older materials remain. The survey helps you understand what’s likely behind finishes before you start further works.
They can be. Outdoor asbestos cement can degrade from sun, moisture and repeated painting or pressure washing, which may lead to surface damage and residue in soil or around the base. Internal bonded sheets in good condition are often lower risk if left undisturbed. The survey documents condition and helps prioritise controls—avoidance, encapsulation, or licensed removal.
Do not cut, sand, drill, pressure-wash or remove it yourself. Treat it as asbestos until proven otherwise. We’ll outline practical next steps such as limiting access, planning works to avoid disturbance, and arranging confirmation testing or licensed removal where required. If you’re coordinating trades, share the identified locations so they can quote and work safely.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the pre-1990 materials commonly found across Alphington homes and outbuildings, giving you a clear map of likely asbestos risks before renovations or purchase decisions. Call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection.