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Caulfield North has many pre-1990 houses, unit blocks and renovated interiors where asbestos can still be sitting in eaves, wet areas and old outbuildings—especially where patch-ups have been done over time.
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We visually assess accessible bathrooms, laundries and kitchens for suspect wall and ceiling linings, wet-area sheeting and older splashback substrates, as these areas commonly used asbestos products in pre-1990 builds.
We check accessible external wall claddings, eaves linings, gable ends and soffits for signs of fibro cement sheeting and aging paint layers, noting cracking, edge damage and areas where trades may have drilled or cut.
Older Caulfield North properties often include detached garages or additions completed decades ago. We visually inspect roof linings, wall sheets and panels in these structures where asbestos cement was frequently used.
Where visible, we differentiate between common bonded asbestos cement products and other suspect materials that may pose greater risk if disturbed, and we flag any areas where damage or friability appears possible.
We record whether suspect materials are intact, weathered, water-affected or previously cut. This matters because intact bonded ACM can sometimes be managed, while deteriorated or disturbed materials should be treated as higher priority.
Because this is a visual survey, we outline where NATA-accredited lab testing would be the sensible next step, what to avoid in the meantime, and when to engage an appropriately qualified asbestos removalist.
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In Caulfield North, we often see suspect asbestos-containing materials in wet areas (bathroom and laundry wall/ceiling linings), eaves and soffits, external cladding, and older garages or sheds. Some properties also have older fencing panels or outbuilding linings made from fibro cement sheeting. A visual survey focuses on accessible areas and highlights where the age and material type make asbestos more likely.
A visual survey is a strong first step because it maps likely asbestos locations and identifies obvious risk areas, but it can’t confirm asbestos without laboratory testing. If you’re planning to cut, sand, drill or demolish suspect materials, testing is usually the appropriate next step. In Caulfield North, partial renovations are common, so visual findings help target testing to the most relevant areas.
No. This service is visual only, meaning we identify suspect materials based on what can be seen and the building’s likely era and construction style. We do not take samples as part of this survey. If confirmation is needed, we’ll recommend where targeted sampling by an appropriately qualified person and NATA-accredited laboratory analysis would be most useful, particularly before any intrusive works begin.
Many Caulfield North properties have been updated in stages, which can leave older linings and sheeting hidden behind new tiles, cabinetry, plasterboard or external render. That can create surprises when you start removing fixtures or opening walls. A visual asbestos survey helps identify clues such as older eaves materials, original outbuildings, or mismatched finishes that suggest earlier products may still be in place and should be treated cautiously.
Treat it as asbestos until confirmed otherwise. Don’t drill, sand, cut or remove it, and avoid sweeping or using a household vacuum if there’s dust. If it’s intact, the safest short-term approach is to leave it undisturbed and manage the area. We’ll provide recommendations on whether testing is warranted and when to engage an appropriately qualified asbestos professional for removal or encapsulation.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify likely asbestos locations in Caulfield North pre-1990 homes and units, so you can plan renovations and maintenance safely. Call 0485 857 077.