Ivanhoe East has many mid-century homes and renovated family properties where older eaves, wet areas and sheds can still contain asbestos-containing materials.
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We visually check internal areas where pre-1990 asbestos products were commonly used, including wall and ceiling linings, older backing boards, and areas around penetrations for plumbing and electrical work—spots often disturbed during upgrades.
We pay close attention to wet areas where asbestos cement sheeting and backing boards were frequently installed. We look at vanities, shower linings, splashback substrates and service cut-outs because small renovations here can create high dust exposure if ACMs are present.
We inspect external sheeting and trims that are commonly asbestos cement in older homes. We note cracking, flaking paint and damaged edges, because deteriorated material is more likely to shed fibres when wind, moisture or maintenance work affects it.
We check garages, carports, older sheds and boundary fencing for asbestos cement panels and roofing. These areas are often overlooked until demolition or replacement, so documenting suspected ACMs early helps prevent unsafe removal attempts.
For each suspected ACM, we document its condition and how likely it is to be disturbed by everyday use or planned works (e.g., drilling for new lighting, ducted heating installs, or replacing gutters). This supports safer decision-making and job scoping.
We provide practical recommendations based on what we observe—when to leave material in place and manage it, when to arrange laboratory testing to confirm asbestos, and when to engage an appropriately qualified removalist before any cutting or demolition occurs.
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Many Ivanhoe East properties include original sections or extensions from before 1990, when asbestos products were widely used. Even if kitchens or bathrooms look new, asbestos can remain in older eaves, wet-area linings, sheds or fences. A visual survey highlights likely asbestos-containing materials so you can plan testing or safe management before any sanding, drilling or demolition starts.
No. A visual survey identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products based on age, location and appearance. Confirmation requires laboratory testing of a sample. If we find suspected materials, we’ll explain the practical options: leave and manage if intact, arrange testing to confirm, or plan safe removal through a suitably qualified asbestos removalist before works proceed.
Common hotspots include eaves and soffit linings, wet-area wall sheeting, older vinyl flooring and adhesives, service penetrations, external cladding, and older outbuildings. We also look at garages, carports and boundary fences, as these are frequently built with asbestos cement sheets. The goal is to map likely ACMs so you can avoid disturbing them during maintenance or renovation.
Yes. Renovations often replace visible surfaces but leave older materials behind, especially in ceilings, eaves, behind splashbacks, or within service voids. It’s also common for outbuildings and fences to remain original even when the main dwelling is updated. A visual survey helps you understand what may still be on-site before further upgrades, especially in kitchens, bathrooms and external works.
Avoid disturbing the material and pause any planned cutting, sanding or demolition in that area. If confirmation is needed, arrange laboratory testing through appropriate channels before work continues. If asbestos is confirmed or strongly suspected, engage a suitably qualified asbestos removalist for removal, or consider management options such as sealing/encapsulation where appropriate. We’ll outline sensible next steps based on what we observe.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify likely asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 Ivanhoe East properties and explain the safest next step. Call 0413 163 187.