Croydon North has plenty of established homes and extensions from earlier decades, where older eaves, wall linings and wet-area sheeting can still contain asbestos. A visual survey helps you spot likely asbestos-containing materials before sanding, drilling or pulling anything apart.
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We visually assess common ACM locations in Croydon North homes built before 1990, including eaves/soffits, wet-area wall linings, older cement sheet panels, and backing boards. This matters because these areas are often disturbed during repairs and renovations.
We inspect accessible sheds, garages, carports and older fence panels where asbestos cement sheeting was often used. These structures are frequently weathered, and brittle materials can break during demolition or landscaping works.
Suspected materials are noted as intact, deteriorated, or likely to be impacted by planned works (cutting, drilling, sanding, removal). The condition of suspected ACMs is a key driver of risk and helps you prioritise safe management.
We flag visual indicators of older resilient flooring systems (vinyl tiles/sheets and underlay/backing) that can contain asbestos. Flooring is commonly disturbed during renovations, and removing adhesives or backing can create exposure risks.
We capture photos of key areas so you can brief trades, plan a scope of works, and avoid accidental disturbance. Clear visuals also help if you decide to arrange confirmatory sampling through an appropriately qualified provider.
We outline safer pathways for common Croydon North projects—such as replacing eaves, updating bathrooms/laundries, installing split systems, or opening walls—so you know when to stop, when to encapsulate, and when to engage licensed asbestos services.
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In Croydon North, suspect asbestos is often found in older eaves and soffit linings, wet-area wall sheeting in bathrooms and laundries, and external cement sheet panels on garages or sheds. Some older vinyl flooring systems and backing can also be suspect. The exact locations vary with extensions and renovations, so a visual survey helps map likely ACMs across both original and updated areas.
A visual survey is a strong first step because it highlights likely asbestos-containing materials and the areas most at risk of disturbance. However, visual identification cannot confirm asbestos content. If you plan to remove, cut or sand suspect materials, you may need confirmatory sampling and then the correct licensed removal or management approach. We’ll explain what your next step should be based on the findings.
No. A visual asbestos survey identifies materials that look like common asbestos products and assesses their condition and disturbance risk, but it does not laboratory-confirm asbestos. Confirmation requires testing by a suitably qualified provider. What we can do is clearly document suspect materials, advise what to treat as asbestos until proven otherwise, and help you decide where sampling will be most useful.
Yes. Mixed-era homes are common in Croydon North, and renovations can leave older sheeting behind new cabinetry, splashbacks, or wall finishes. The risk often increases at the boundaries between renovated and original areas, where trades may cut into older linings to run services. A visual survey helps identify these transition zones so you can plan upgrades without unknowingly disturbing suspect materials.
If suspected materials are degraded, flaking, water-damaged or breaking apart, avoid disturbing them and limit access where possible. The appropriate response may include encapsulation, isolation, or removal by appropriately licensed asbestos professionals depending on the material type and location. We’ll document the issue, explain why it’s higher risk, and outline practical next steps to manage it safely.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the pre-1990 materials commonly found in Croydon North homes and outbuildings, helping you pinpoint suspect asbestos areas before renovations or maintenance. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.