Ashburton has many older weatherboard and brick homes that have been renovated over time; a visual asbestos check helps flag likely asbestos in eaves, linings and old wet-area finishes before you sand, drill or demolish.
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We inspect accessible external wall cladding, eaves and soffit linings for typical asbestos-cement sheet profiles, joins and ageing patterns. These areas are frequently cut or drilled for lighting, security cameras, vents and repainting, so identifying risk early helps prevent fibre release during routine upgrades.
We visually assess accessible wet-area wall and ceiling linings, including behind sinks, around shower zones and within toilet/laundry spaces where older sheeting was commonly used. Ashburton renovations often refresh tiles and fixtures while leaving older substrate materials in place, which matters if you plan re-tiling or plumbing changes.
We check accessible garages, carports and backyard sheds for suspected asbestos-cement roofing, wall sheets and internal linings. These structures are often older than the main home or patched over time, and they’re common locations for DIY work such as shelving, storage fit-outs and power upgrades.
We visually identify fencing panels and external backing boards that may be asbestos-cement, including older boundary sections and garden structures. Weathering and cracking can increase the risk if panels are disturbed during replacement, landscaping or demolition.
We look at accessible service penetrations, older heater surrounds and flue adjacent linings for materials that may be asbestos-related. These areas are commonly modified during heating upgrades, kitchen rangehood installs or electrical works, so flagging them helps you brief trades correctly.
For each suspected asbestos-containing material, we provide context on condition (intact, damaged, friable risk indicators) and practical next actions—such as leaving undisturbed, sealing, or arranging further assessment and testing. This keeps renovation decisions grounded in safety and compliance rather than guesswork.
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In Ashburton, suspected asbestos is often visually identified in older eaves and soffits, external cladding sheets, wet-area wall/ceiling linings in bathrooms and laundries, and in garages or backyard sheds. Older fencing panels and garden structures can also be asbestos-cement. A visual survey focuses on accessible areas and highlights where disturbance is most likely during renovations or routine maintenance.
A visual survey is a strong first step because it identifies materials that look like asbestos-containing products and highlights where risk increases if you cut, drill or sand. However, visual inspection cannot confirm asbestos content. If you’re planning significant works—especially bathrooms, laundries, eaves replacement or demolition—ACE can advise where laboratory testing or further assessment is sensible before any trades begin.
This service is a visual assessment only, so it does not automatically include sampling or laboratory analysis. If we identify materials that are suspicious or in poor condition, we will recommend the safest next step to confirm what you’re dealing with. That may include arranging testing by an appropriately qualified provider before removal, refurbishment or any work that could disturb the material.
Yes. Many Ashburton homes have been updated in stages, and renovations can be cosmetic while older linings remain underneath. It’s common to see new tiles, cabinetry or paint over original sheeting in wet areas, or newer gutters and lighting installed through older eaves. A visual survey helps trace where the “original” building fabric is still present and could be disturbed by future upgrades.
Don’t disturb it. Avoid drilling, sanding, scraping or breaking the surface, and keep kids and pets away from any damaged areas. ACE will document the location and condition, then outline practical options such as leaving it intact, sealing/encapsulating where appropriate, or organising confirmation testing and specialist removal if renovation or deterioration makes that necessary. Always brief trades before they start work.
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Contact us for more informationACE Building and Pest Inspections will pinpoint likely asbestos-containing materials in your Ashburton property and explain the safest next steps before you renovate—call 0413 163 187.