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Ivanhoe has many mid-century homes and older renovations where fibro eaves, wet-area linings and old vinyl flooring can still be present. A visual asbestos survey helps you spot likely asbestos-containing materials before you sand, cut, drill or demolish.
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We inspect accessible eaves, soffits, external wall cladding and outbuilding linings for fibro-cement sheeting consistent with asbestos-era products. These areas are often disturbed during gutter replacement, repainting, roof works and outdoor lighting installs.
Bathrooms, laundries and older kitchens are reviewed for suspect wall/ceiling linings, backing boards and patch repairs. Wet areas are a frequent renovation target, and cutting into old linings can release fibres if asbestos is present.
We visually assess older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl and any visible backing or underlay at edges, cupboards and thresholds. Some older resilient flooring systems and mastics can contain asbestos, and removal methods need to be planned safely.
We examine accessible linings to garages, sheds and carports, including internal wall panels and roof under-sheets where visible. These spaces are often DIY work zones, so identifying suspect materials reduces the risk of unprotected drilling and sanding.
We look at older fence panels, garden edging and external sheet products that may be asbestos cement. These can be overlooked because they sit outdoors, but breakage, removal and disposal still require correct controls.
For each suspect material, we note condition (intact, weathered, damaged) and likely disturbance points such as cracked corners, previous cut-outs and service penetrations. This helps you prioritise what needs immediate management versus monitoring.
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In Ivanhoe, we often see suspect asbestos-era materials in external eaves and soffits, older fibro wall panels, wet-area linings in bathrooms and laundries, and older garages or sheds. Some properties also have older vinyl flooring systems where the tile backing or adhesive may be suspect. A visual survey identifies what looks consistent with asbestos so you can plan safe next steps before disturbing anything.
A visual survey is a strong first step because it flags likely asbestos locations and helps you avoid disturbing them. However, it can’t confirm asbestos content on sight alone. If you’re planning to cut, sand, remove or demolish a suspect material, the safest approach is to arrange sampling and laboratory testing by a qualified professional, and then use a licensed removalist if asbestos is confirmed.
Yes. ACE Building and Pest Inspections can complete Visual Asbestos Surveys for residential and commercial properties in Ivanhoe 3079. Offices, small retail spaces and older industrial-style buildings can contain similar asbestos-era products in ceilings, service risers, storerooms and external cladding. We focus on accessible areas, document suspect materials and provide practical guidance on managing risk before any maintenance or fit-out work begins.
Yes. In Ivanhoe, many homes have had staged renovations where new finishes were installed over older linings rather than fully removed. Asbestos-containing sheeting can remain behind tiles, under splashbacks, in older eaves, or inside garages and outbuildings that weren’t updated. A visual asbestos survey is designed to look for these “left-behind” materials and highlight where extra care or targeted testing is sensible.
A visual survey is non-destructive, so we can’t confirm materials hidden behind walls, under fixed cabinetry, beneath multiple floor layers, or inside sealed roof and wall cavities without access. We also don’t cut or remove materials to check what’s underneath. If your project involves intrusive work in concealed areas, we’ll explain where the uncertainty remains and what to do next, such as arranging safe access or sampling.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify likely asbestos-containing materials in pre-1990 Ivanhoe properties and clearly flag what to avoid before renovations or maintenance. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.