Avondale Heights has plenty of mid-century homes and older extensions where asbestos cement sheeting and eave linings can still be present—especially around garages, laundries and outdoor areas.
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We visually assess materials that commonly contained asbestos in older Avondale Heights homes, including cement sheet wall linings, eaves/soffits, wet-area linings and external cladding, so you know which surfaces should be treated as suspect before cutting, sanding or demolition.
Backyard structures are frequent locations for asbestos cement sheeting and roofing. We examine accessible outbuildings, carport ceilings, garage linings and older fencing panels to identify likely ACMs that can be overlooked during a purchase or renovation plan.
Wet areas and service spaces often used asbestos cement for moisture resistance. We visually check around laundries, bathrooms, behind accessible cabinets or service panels, and around penetrations for plumbing and electrical works where disturbance risk is highest.
We note cracking, flaking paint, exposed edges, drilled holes, cut-outs and impact damage—signs that suspected ACMs may be more likely to release fibres if handled. This helps you prioritise safe management versus leaving stable materials undisturbed.
If you’re planning works, we connect suspected ACM locations to typical renovation activities—removing splashbacks, replacing eaves, upgrading exhaust fans, or changing external cladding—so you can brief your trades and avoid accidental disturbance.
We provide a practical summary of where suspected asbestos materials were sighted, what they appear to be, and what to do next. Where visual identification is not definitive, we’ll explain when lab sampling by a qualified professional is the safer path.
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In Avondale Heights, we often see suspected asbestos cement products used for eaves/soffits, wet-area wall linings, external cladding, garage and shed linings, and older fence panels. Many properties also have later extensions where older sheeting was reused. A Visual Asbestos Survey helps identify these likely materials and flags damage or disturbance so you can manage them safely.
A visual survey identifies materials that look like they may contain asbestos based on age, appearance and typical building use. It cannot confirm asbestos with certainty because some non-asbestos products look similar. If you need confirmation—for demolition, major renovation, or if material is damaged—laboratory testing of a sample is the reliable option. We’ll advise when testing is appropriate.
We inspect accessible areas and visually assess suspected asbestos locations such as eaves, soffits, garages and sheds. Roofing and underfloor spaces may be limited by safe access, height, stored items or environmental conditions. If an area can’t be accessed safely on the day, we’ll note the limitation and explain what else you can do, such as arranging safe access or targeted sampling.
Renovations commonly disturb suspect materials around bathrooms and laundries (wall linings and splashback zones), eaves replacement, garage or shed upgrades, and removal of old fencing or external cladding. Cutting, grinding and sanding are higher-risk activities. A Visual Asbestos Survey in Avondale Heights helps you identify likely ACMs before you start, so you can plan safer methods and engage the right specialists if needed.
Avoid touching or cleaning it, and do not sweep or vacuum debris. Restrict access to the area and postpone any work that could disturb the material further. For damaged suspected ACMs, the safest path is to arrange professional advice, and if required, licensed asbestos removal. We can explain the practical next steps after the survey, including when testing and specialist involvement are recommended.
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Contact us for more informationACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the asbestos hotspots common in Avondale Heights pre-1990 homes—wet areas, eaves, garages and sheds—so you can plan renovations and maintenance safely. Call 0413 163 187.