Fitzroy North’s older terraces, weatherboards and mid-century extensions often hide asbestos in eaves, wet areas and rear add-ons—especially before you sand, cut or renovate.
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We inspect accessible external sheeting and eaves/soffits for common fibro profiles and fixings associated with asbestos products. These areas are frequently drilled for lighting, cables and security systems, so identifying suspect materials helps prevent unsafe penetrations.
Bathrooms, laundries and older kitchens are assessed for legacy wall/ceiling linings and patch repairs that can indicate asbestos cement sheet. Wet areas matter because moisture damage and repeated renovations can leave friable edges or disturbed sections.
We look for visible signs of older vinyl tiles/sheet flooring layers, skirting transitions and adhesive residues where accessible. While we don’t lift finishes in a visual survey, identifying likely asbestos-backed flooring or mastics helps you plan safe removal during refurbishment.
Detached structures are checked for corrugated fibro, wall sheeting and internal linings commonly used in older sheds around Fitzroy North. These are often the first targets for demolition or conversion, so early identification reduces risk and unplanned costs.
We record whether suspect ACMs appear intact, sealed/painted, cracked, water-damaged, drilled or breaking down. Condition drives risk: intact asbestos cement is usually lower risk if left undisturbed, while damaged or actively worked-on areas need urgent controls.
We highlight typical trigger points—recessed lighting, ducted heating vents, split-system penetrations, re-stumping access, and bathroom strip-outs—where asbestos is commonly disturbed. We then outline practical next steps, including when to arrange NATA-accredited lab testing and licensed removal.
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In Fitzroy North, we often see suspect asbestos cement sheeting in eaves and soffits, older wet-area wall linings, and external cladding on extensions. Detached garages and backyard sheds can also contain fibro wall or roof sheeting. A visual survey focuses on what’s accessible and visible, then identifies materials that should be treated as suspect until confirmed by laboratory testing.
A visual survey is a strong starting point because it highlights likely asbestos locations and immediate disturbance risks. If you’re planning demolition, strip-outs, sanding, or any work that will cut into linings or flooring, you’ll usually need sampling and laboratory analysis to confirm asbestos content. For larger renovations, you may also need an asbestos register and a removal plan completed by appropriately qualified professionals.
A Visual Asbestos Survey is primarily non-invasive and focuses on identification of suspect materials by sight and context. Sampling can be arranged as a separate step where appropriate, using correct safety procedures and sent to a NATA-accredited laboratory for analysis. If sampling is required, we’ll explain which materials should be tested first based on condition, planned works, and likelihood of asbestos content.
Yes. Rear extensions are often renovated in stages, and it’s common to find asbestos-containing materials left in place behind newer finishes or used in older parts of the extension such as eaves, soffits, backing boards, or wet-area linings. A visual survey helps identify tell-tale materials and patchwork areas that suggest multiple building eras, then guides you on what to treat as suspect before any further alterations.
If suspect materials appear intact and undisturbed, the safest approach is usually to leave them in place, keep them sealed, and avoid drilling or sanding. If materials are damaged or in areas likely to be disturbed (for example, crumbling eaves or a bathroom scheduled for renovation), you should arrange confirmation testing and engage a suitably licensed asbestos removalist if removal is required. We’ll outline practical controls to reduce exposure in the meantime.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the asbestos risks that show up in Fitzroy North’s pre-1990 homes and extensions, with clear next steps for testing or safe renovation planning. Call 0413 163 187.