Essendon has plenty of pre-1990 homes and renovated weatherboards where asbestos can be hidden in eaves, wet areas and old external cladding—especially before you sand, drill or demo.
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We visually assess external wall sheets, gable ends, eaves/soffit linings and trims for materials consistent with asbestos cement products. These areas are often drilled for lights, vents and security cameras, so identifying them early reduces the chance of unsafe penetrations.
We look for visual cues of asbestos cement roof and accessory products such as older sheeting, ridge capping styles and roof penetrations, without dismantling. This matters in Essendon where roof restorations and solar installations can disturb brittle cement products.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are checked for likely asbestos-containing wall and ceiling linings, under-tile substrates and splashback backing boards where visible. Wet areas are high-risk because renovations commonly involve cutting, grinding and tile removal.
We assess visible vinyl, sheet flooring edges, older floor tiles, adhesive remnants and accessible subfloor areas for indicators of asbestos-containing layers. Identifying suspect flooring helps you plan safe uplift and prevents dust generation during removal.
We inspect common asbestos hotspots in Essendon backyards—garage wall/ceiling sheeting, shed panels, old fence sheets and service enclosures. Outbuildings are frequently DIY-renovated, and brittle sheeting can release fibres if cracked or weathered.
For each suspect material, we note condition (intact, damaged, friable indicators), likelihood and how easily it could be disturbed by planned works. You receive clear guidance on whether laboratory sampling, professional removal, encapsulation or monitoring is the most sensible next step.
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In Essendon’s older housing stock, we often flag asbestos-cement style products in eaves and soffits, external cladding to extensions, garage and shed linings, and older fence panels. Internally, wet areas can include older wall/ceiling linings and backing boards, and floors can include vinyl layers or adhesives. A visual survey identifies likely materials and their condition, then recommends whether testing is warranted.
No. A Visual Asbestos Survey is non-invasive and focuses on identifying materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products and assessing their condition and disturbance risk. Asbestos testing requires collecting samples and sending them to a laboratory for confirmation. Many owners in Essendon start with a visual survey to map likely hotspots, then test only the materials that will be impacted by planned works.
A visual inspection can indicate likelihood based on product type, age, appearance and location, but it cannot legally or scientifically confirm asbestos content. Confirmation requires laboratory analysis of a properly collected sample. Our approach is to clearly label suspect materials, explain why they’re suspected, and guide you on the safest next step—especially before renovations, repairs or trade access.
Be especially cautious around eaves/soffits, older bathroom and laundry linings, original service areas, and any later-era extensions where fibro-style sheeting may have been used. Flooring layers can also hide older vinyl and adhesives under newer finishes. The biggest risk is disturbance—cutting, sanding, drilling and demolition. A Visual Asbestos Survey helps you pinpoint likely materials so you can plan testing or removal before trades start.
It’s not always mandatory, but it’s a practical step for pre-1990 properties where asbestos is a realistic possibility. Buyers can use the findings to understand renovation constraints and budget for testing or removal. Sellers can avoid last-minute surprises when purchasers organise building works or request clarity around suspect materials. It’s particularly useful where the property has had multiple renovations over time.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify visible high-risk asbestos hotspots common in Essendon’s older homes and provide clear next steps before you renovate—call 0413 163 187.