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Chadstone has plenty of older brick homes and renovated units where original eaves, wet-area linings and garage sheets can still be asbestos-era materials—especially in pre-1990 builds.
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We visually inspect eaves and soffit linings for asbestos-era fibre-cement sheeting, looking for sheet profiles, joints, fixings and weathering. These areas are commonly disturbed during gutter replacement, repainting and roofline repairs, so identifying suspect materials early helps you plan safe trades and controls.
We check older garages, carports, sheds and boundary structures for cement sheeting and corrugated asbestos-style roofing. Outbuildings are often DIY-updated in Chadstone blocks, and these materials can release fibres if drilled, pressure washed or broken.
We visually assess bathrooms, laundries and toilets for older wall/ceiling linings, backing boards and penetrations around exhaust fans or plumbing. Wet areas were common asbestos-use zones pre-1990, and renovators often disturb them during re-tiling and waterproofing work.
We look at accessible areas around kitchen cabinetry edges, old splashback zones and service penetrations where older sheeting may be present behind newer finishes. This helps reduce surprises when cabinetry is removed or new electrical/plumbing work is planned.
Where visible, we note asbestos risk indicators linked to older vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl and likely backing underlays, without lifting or scraping. This is relevant before floor sanding, re-levelling or adhesive removal, which can disturb bonded materials.
For every suspected asbestos-containing material, we record its location, apparent condition (intact, weathered, cracked) and likely disturbance triggers (renovation, maintenance, access). This prioritises what to leave alone, what to manage, and what to refer for sampling or removal by appropriately qualified professionals.
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Many pre-1990 properties in Chadstone can contain asbestos-containing materials, particularly in external eaves/soffits and older wet-area linings. A Visual Asbestos Survey focuses on identifying materials that look consistent with asbestos-era fibre-cement products and noting their condition. If a material is suspected and you need certainty, the next step is laboratory testing from a safe, properly collected sample.
A visual survey is a strong starting point because it highlights common asbestos-risk areas and helps you plan controls before trades arrive. However, bathrooms and laundries often have layers of finishes, and asbestos can be hidden behind tiles or linings. If you’re planning demolition or strip-out, you may need targeted sampling/testing and an appropriate asbestos management plan before work begins.
A Visual Asbestos Survey identifies materials that appear consistent with asbestos-containing products based on their look, age and location, without disturbing them. Asbestos testing confirms whether asbestos is present by analysing a sample in a laboratory. Visual surveys are useful for risk awareness and planning, while testing is recommended when you need confirmation before removal, demolition, or any work that will disturb the material.
Yes. Even where a unit has been cosmetically renovated, older building elements can remain in place, such as original eaves, service riser linings, balcony or storage area sheeting, and older wet-area backing materials. A Visual Asbestos Survey can identify likely asbestos-era components that weren’t replaced during upgrades, so you can factor management or testing into your purchase and renovation plans.
A visual asbestos survey is non-invasive and does not involve cutting, sanding, lifting or breaking materials. We inspect what is safely accessible and visible at the time, and we document any areas we can’t access due to height, storage, locked rooms, sealed spaces or safety constraints. If higher-risk concealed areas need assessment, we’ll recommend the appropriate next step.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will pinpoint the most likely asbestos materials in your Chadstone property and clearly outline what to manage, what to avoid disturbing, and when to consider testing. Call 0485 857 077.