Footscray has plenty of pre-1990 houses, unit blocks and older shopfronts where fibro eaves, old vinyl tiles and cement sheeting can still be present—especially after partial renovations. A visual asbestos survey helps you spot likely asbestos-containing materials before you sand, cut or demolish.
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We visually assess materials typically associated with asbestos in older Footscray homes, including cement sheet wall/ceiling linings, wet-area sheeting, backing boards, and older floor finishes. This helps you understand where asbestos is likely to be before any sanding, drilling or demolition.
We check accessible external elements such as eaves/soffits, wall cladding, downpipe penetrations, older fencing panels and detached garages/sheds. These areas are frequently overlooked during pre-purchase checks, yet they’re commonly disturbed during exterior painting, roofing work or backyard upgrades.
Identification alone isn’t enough. We note whether suspect materials are intact, cracked, water-damaged, delaminating, or previously cut. This gives you a practical risk snapshot so you can prioritise what needs management now versus what can be left undisturbed and monitored.
We focus extra attention on wet areas where older sheeting, tile underlay, splashback substrates and pipe penetrations may be present behind newer finishes. This is particularly important in Footscray properties that have been cosmetically updated but still contain original linings underneath.
We visually assess accessible penetrations around plumbing, electrical and ducting for suspect backing boards and cement sheeting. Where safe access is available, we also note ceiling materials and insulation-related risks that can be stirred up during lighting upgrades or ducted heating installs.
You’ll receive guidance on when to arrange NATA-accredited lab testing, when to engage a licensed asbestos removalist, and how to manage suspect materials safely if they are in good condition. The aim is to help you avoid accidental disturbance and plan works legally and safely.
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A visual survey is a strong first step because it identifies materials that commonly contain asbestos and highlights where disturbance risk is highest. If you plan to cut, sand, drill or demolish any suspect material, you’ll usually need confirmatory sampling and lab testing, plus a plan for licensed removal where required. In Footscray, partial renovations are common, so hidden older linings can still be present behind new finishes.
In homes and buildings constructed before 1990, asbestos is often found in cement sheeting (internal and external), eaves/soffits, wet-area wall linings, backing boards behind electrical switchboards, older vinyl floor tiles and their adhesives, and some older insulation products. A visual asbestos survey focuses on spotting these typical materials and assessing their condition so you can decide on testing or management.
A visual asbestos survey does not automatically include lab testing because testing requires taking physical samples. If we identify suspect materials, we’ll recommend whether sampling is appropriate based on the condition, likelihood, and your intended works. If you need testing, we can guide you on the next step so results are suitable for decision-making before renovations, maintenance or demolition.
In Footscray, asbestos can remain in place even after cosmetic upgrades. We often see original eaves, garage linings, old wet-area sheets behind newer tiles, and older floor layers left under floating floors or carpet. Window and door replacements can also leave original cement sheet reveals or packers. A visual survey is designed to flag these “left behind” materials so you don’t accidentally disturb them during follow-up works.
Yes. Older commercial buildings can contain asbestos in wall and ceiling linings, plant rooms, service risers, eaves, and external cladding. Converted spaces can be especially tricky because modern fit-outs may conceal older materials. A visual asbestos survey helps identify likely asbestos-containing materials in accessible areas and highlights where further investigation or testing should occur before alterations, tenancy changes or maintenance.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the pre-1990 materials common in Footscray homes and older commercial spaces, helping you plan renovations and maintenance without accidentally disturbing suspect asbestos. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.