Kensington has a mix of older cottages, post-war homes and renovated warehouse-style properties where fibro eaves, old vinyl tiles and garage linings can still be present—our visual survey helps you spot likely asbestos before you disturb it.
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We visually check for typical asbestos-containing materials used in older Australian construction, including fibro wall and ceiling linings, eaves/soffits, backing boards, and cement sheeting. This matters because these products can look harmless until they’re cut, drilled, or broken during renovations.
We inspect accessible exterior elements such as eaves linings, gable ends and sheet cladding for fibro-style profiles and fixings. External areas are frequently disturbed by painting, roof plumbing, air-con installs and cable runs—activities that can create dust if suspect sheets are mishandled.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are assessed for older wall linings, underlay and backing materials that may contain asbestos, particularly where tiles have been replaced over time. These zones are high-risk because renovations typically involve cutting, chasing walls and removing fittings.
We look for signs consistent with older vinyl tiles, sheet vinyl, and associated mastics/adhesives that can contain asbestos. Flooring upgrades are common in Kensington, and scraping, grinding or sanding old residues can be a major exposure pathway if asbestos is present.
Outbuildings are checked for fibro roofing, wall sheets and internal linings, including older partitioning and bench surrounds. These structures are often overlooked, yet they’re frequently the first place owners start ‘weekend demo’ work.
For each suspect material, we record its condition (intact, weathered, damaged) and how likely it is to be disturbed by planned works. We then outline practical options—leave/manage, seal/encapsulate, or proceed to sampling/testing and removal planning—to help you make safe decisions.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes, it’s common for pre-1990 homes and upgrades to include asbestos-containing materials, even if the property looks modern after renovations. In Kensington, suspect materials are often found in eaves/soffits, wet-area wall linings, older floor coverings, and garages or sheds. A visual survey helps identify likely locations and the condition of those materials so you can plan safe next steps.
No. A Visual Asbestos Survey is a non-destructive assessment that identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products and notes their condition and risk. Testing requires sampling and laboratory analysis to confirm asbestos content. If we find suspect materials in your Kensington property, we’ll explain where testing is most useful and what to avoid until confirmation is obtained.
We check accessible internal and external areas, focusing on common asbestos locations such as eaves and exterior sheets, wet areas, older floor finishes, ceilings, service penetrations, and outbuildings like garages and sheds. We also note visible damage and any signs of past renovation that could have exposed older materials. If an area isn’t safely accessible, we’ll record that and suggest options.
Be cautious around eaves, rear extensions, wet-area linings, older ceiling materials, and any external sheeting on garages or laundries. Many older Kensington homes have had multiple stages of work, which can leave asbestos behind newer finishes. The biggest risk is disturbing suspect materials during demolition, sanding, drilling or chasing walls. A visual survey helps you map likely hazards before work starts.
Yes. Even where a building has been converted or modernised, asbestos can remain in plant areas, service risers, ceilings, older wall sheets, and external elements like eaves or cladding. We assess accessible areas and note where suspect materials may still exist behind finishes. If strata restrictions apply, we’ll explain what can be checked within the lot and what may require body corporate access.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a practical, property-focused visual assessment that helps you identify suspect asbestos materials before you renovate, repair or buy in Kensington.