Croydon Hills has many family homes from the 60s–80s with original eaves, wet areas and garage linings—common places asbestos can still be hiding before a reno or property purchase.
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We visually check accessible eaves, soffits and external sheet linings for common asbestos-era profiles, joints and deterioration. These areas are often disturbed during gutter work, roof repairs and painting, so identifying suspect sheeting early helps reduce accidental fibre release.
Bathrooms, laundries and older toilets are inspected for likely asbestos cement sheet behind tiles, around plumbing penetrations, and on ceilings. These materials are frequently uncovered during re-tiling and plumbing upgrades, making them high-risk zones in pre-1990 Croydon Hills homes.
We examine garages, carports and backyard sheds for older wall and ceiling sheets, corrugated-style cladding and patch repairs. Outbuildings are commonly DIY-modified, and drilled or broken sheeting can significantly increase the chance of fibre exposure.
We look for visual signs that may indicate asbestos-backed vinyl, old sheet flooring, or black mastic adhesive remnants where accessible. Flooring works like pulling up vinyl or grinding adhesive can create dust, so early identification supports safer renovation planning.
Where safely accessible, we visually note older backing boards, panel materials or heat-resistant linings around service areas that can sometimes be asbestos-containing. We don’t touch live electrical components, but we flag suspect materials so you can manage risks during electrical upgrades.
For each suspect material, we record whether it appears intact, weathered, cracked or previously cut, and explain what activities are most likely to disturb it. This turns the survey into a practical tool for buyers, owners and trades planning work on the property.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
A Visual Asbestos Survey is a non-invasive inspection where we identify materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products commonly used before 1990. In Croydon Hills, we pay close attention to accessible eaves, wet areas, garages and sheds, plus older flooring indicators. We document locations, describe the material’s condition, and explain how it could be disturbed during repairs or renovations.
No. A visual survey can only identify suspect materials based on appearance, age and typical use. Confirmation requires laboratory testing of a safely collected sample. If we find materials that warrant confirmation, we’ll explain your options and the safest next steps. We avoid damaging materials during a visual survey, because disturbing them can release fibres.
Yes. Many renovations replace the visible finishes but leave original linings behind—especially in wet areas, eaves, and behind new cladding. It’s also common for older garages and sheds to remain untouched even when the main house has been updated. A Visual Asbestos Survey helps you identify where older materials may still exist, so you don’t accidentally disturb them later.
In Croydon Hills, we often see concern areas around original eaves/soffits, bathrooms and laundries, and older garages or backyard sheds. Homes that have had extensions or staged renovations can have a mix of materials, so one part of the house may be newer while another still contains older sheeting. Painted or patched sheets can still be suspect and should be assessed before work starts.
Both are good times. Before buying, it helps you understand what materials may need management and what that could mean for your renovation plans. Before renovating, it helps prevent accidental disturbance during demolition, sanding, drilling or tile removal. If you’re planning works in a pre-1990 property in Croydon Hills, a visual survey is a sensible first step.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the pre-1990 materials commonly found across Croydon Hills homes—call 0413 163 187 to identify suspect asbestos areas before you renovate, repair or purchase.