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Box Hill South has many pre-1990 homes and renovated dwellings where older eaves, wet-area linings and garage sheets can remain hidden behind newer finishes.
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We visually assess eaves linings, soffits and gable cladding for fibre-cement profiles and installation details consistent with asbestos-era materials. These areas are frequently disturbed during gutter replacement, painting, or downlight installation, so understanding what’s there helps prevent accidental fibre release.
We inspect accessible bathroom, laundry and kitchen surfaces for older wall sheeting, backing boards and patch repairs that may indicate asbestos-containing linings beneath newer tiles or paint. Wet areas are high-risk during renovations because demolition and grinding can create airborne dust.
We check garages, sheds and carports for older corrugated or flat cement sheeting, internal linings and door reveals where asbestos cement was commonly used. These structures in Box Hill South are often older than the main home or built from reclaimed materials.
We look for visual signs of older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl systems and adhesive or underlay types that may contain asbestos. Flooring work can involve scraping and sanding; identifying suspect systems early helps you plan safer removal or testing.
We examine accessible areas around older heaters, flues, meter boards and service penetrations for heat-resistant boards and cement products that may be asbestos-containing. These spots are commonly cut, drilled or modified during upgrades and can be overlooked.
For each suspect material we note visible condition—intact, cracked, friable-looking, water-damaged, or previously cut—and highlight where routine work (like cabling, plumbing, or repainting) could disturb it. This supports practical decisions about isolation, maintenance, or next-step testing.
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Many Box Hill South homes and outbuildings from the pre-1990 era used asbestos cement in common places like eaves, wet-area linings, backing boards and garage/shed sheeting. Renovations over time often cover these materials rather than removing them. A visual survey helps you identify where suspect materials may still be present so you can avoid disturbing them and plan sensible next steps.
A visual asbestos survey identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products based on appearance, age, and how they’re installed, but it cannot confirm asbestos content on its own. If confirmation is needed—such as before removal or major demolition—sampling and NATA-accredited laboratory analysis is the reliable method. We’ll explain where testing is most appropriate based on risk and planned works.
We focus on accessible areas where asbestos-containing materials were commonly used before 1990. This can include external eaves and soffits, wet areas, garages and sheds, older floor coverings, service penetrations, and any locations with cracked, water-damaged or previously cut sheeting. We also note evidence of patch repairs or mixed materials that may indicate older layers remain underneath newer finishes.
The most commonly missed risks are the “secondary” areas: eaves linings, bathroom/laundry wall sheeting under tiles, old vinyl flooring systems, and garage or shed cladding. These materials can look benign until they’re cut, sanded, or pulled apart. In Box Hill South, where renovations are often staged over years, older materials may also be present in extensions or enclosed verandahs, creating mixed building eras in one home.
Don’t cut, sand, drill or remove the material. Keep the area undisturbed and avoid sweeping or vacuuming dust. If the material is intact, the safest option is often to leave it in place and manage it. If it’s damaged or your project requires removal, arrange appropriate testing and then engage a suitably qualified professional for any removal or encapsulation work. We’ll guide you on practical next steps.
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Get in TouchSpeak with ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to identify likely asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 homes and plan renovations or purchases with clearer risk information.