Clifton Hill has a mix of older weatherboard and period homes where pre-1990 linings, eaves and old floor finishes can still hide asbestos—especially after piecemeal renovations.
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We visually assess accessible internal areas and flag materials commonly associated with asbestos, including fibro cement wall/ceiling linings, backing boards, and older sheet products. This matters because disturbance during repairs or cosmetic updates is a common trigger for fibre release.
Wet areas are a frequent location for older fibro cement sheeting and tile underlay. We look for indicators around plumbing penetrations, vanities, splashback zones and tile transitions so you understand where drilling, retiling or demolition may carry higher asbestos risk.
We inspect accessible exterior areas where asbestos cement was commonly used, including eaves linings, soffits and wall sheets. These areas matter because weathering, cracking, or previous patch repairs can increase the chance of surface deterioration and accidental disturbance.
Older garages and backyard structures often contain asbestos cement roofing or wall sheets. We identify suspect sheeting, note damage points (impact cracks, drilled holes, broken corners), and outline precautions before storage clean-outs, repairs or demolition.
We look for visual cues of older vinyl tiles/sheet flooring and associated adhesives that may be asbestos-containing, particularly where edges lift or where floor layers are exposed. This is important when buyers plan floor sanding, re-levelling or removal of old coverings.
We document suspected ACM locations and their condition so you can brief trades, plan safe work areas and decide whether confirmatory sampling is needed. A Visual Asbestos Survey is non-destructive, so we also explain where laboratory testing would be the appropriate next step.
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Yes. Many Clifton Hill terraces and older weatherboard homes have been updated in stages, which can leave asbestos cement sheeting in eaves, wet areas, or behind newer finishes. A Visual Asbestos Survey helps identify suspect materials and their condition without disturbing them. It’s especially helpful before any sanding, drilling, retiling or wall removal so you can plan safe next steps.
No. A visual survey identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products and notes their condition and location. Confirming asbestos requires laboratory analysis of a sample. If we find suspect materials in areas you plan to disturb, we’ll recommend targeted testing or engaging a licensed asbestos professional, depending on the risk and the type of material involved.
We inspect accessible internal and external areas, focusing on typical pre-1990 asbestos locations. This can include eaves/soffits, wall and ceiling linings, wet areas (bathroom, laundry, kitchen substrates), older floor coverings (vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl), and garages or sheds. We note visible damage, previous cut-outs or patching, and any areas where work would likely disturb suspect materials.
Common concealment points are under new floor coverings, behind splashbacks, beneath re-tiled wet areas, and around original eaves where repairs were made over time. Older garages and boundary structures can also remain untouched even when the main dwelling is modernised. A visual survey focuses on these transition zones between old and new work, because that’s where trades most often encounter unexpected suspect materials.
Avoid disturbing the material and pause planning for that part of the job. The next step is usually confirmatory testing by a qualified asbestos assessor or a controlled sample process, or engaging a licensed asbestos removalist if the material is clearly high-risk or damaged. We’ll explain practical options such as managing in place, encapsulation, or removal, based on accessibility and condition.
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Get in TouchSpeak with ACE Building and Pest Inspections to identify likely asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 Clifton Hill properties before renovations or purchase decisions—call 0413 163 187.