Kerrimuir has plenty of mid-century homes and updated renovations where older sheeting can be hidden behind newer finishes—our visual survey helps flag likely asbestos-containing materials before you sand, cut or demo.
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We visually assess wall and ceiling linings, eaves, gable ends and exterior cladding that commonly used asbestos cement sheeting before 1990. Identifying these materials helps you avoid drilling, sanding or demolition that can release fibres.
Bathrooms, laundries and toilets are inspected for older wall linings, window reveals and backing boards that may be asbestos-based. These areas are frequently renovated, so we look for signs of over-sheeting and disturbed edges around fixtures.
Kerrimuir properties often have older garages and backyard structures where asbestos cement was commonly used for wall sheets, roofing and fence infill panels. We check the condition, weathering and any breakage that increases fibre release risk.
Where safe and accessible, we look for suspect materials around flues, ducting, old insulation debris, and penetrations that may have disturbed asbestos-containing sheets. These hotspots matter because trades often cut through them during upgrades.
We note whether suspect materials appear intact, sealed/painted, cracked, friable or previously cut. This practical risk view helps you decide between monitoring, encapsulation, or arranging testing and licensed removal before works proceed.
A visual survey identifies likely ACMs but does not confirm asbestos content without testing. We provide a prioritised list of recommended samples (where appropriate) and explain safer pathways for renovation planning, tenant management, or purchase decisions.
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In Kerrimuir, suspected asbestos-containing materials often show up in asbestos cement sheeting used for eaves, gable ends and external wall cladding, plus wet-area linings in older bathrooms and laundries. Garages, sheds and some older fence infill panels can also contain asbestos cement products. Renovations can hide these materials behind new plasterboard, tiles or cladding, so a visual survey focuses on likely locations and tell-tale construction details.
No. A Visual Asbestos Survey identifies materials that appear consistent with asbestos-containing products and assesses their condition and disturbance risk. Confirmation requires sampling and laboratory analysis. The value of the visual survey is that it pinpoints likely ACMs, helps you avoid disturbing them, and guides what should be tested first so you don’t waste money sampling low-likelihood items.
Many pre-1990 properties in Kerrimuir will have some suspect asbestos materials, and that doesn’t automatically mean the home is unsafe. Risk depends on the material type, its condition, and whether it is likely to be disturbed. Intact, sealed asbestos cement sheeting may be managed, while damaged or frequently disturbed areas may need testing and professional control measures. A visual survey helps you understand that risk before you commit.
Even with a modern kitchen, older materials can remain in adjacent rooms, behind splashback areas, or as original wall linings that were over-sheeted rather than removed. It’s also common to find older sheet material in the laundry or near service runs that were updated at different times. A Kerrimuir visual asbestos survey looks for join lines, penetrations, and mismatched construction that suggest older substrates are still present.
If suspected asbestos materials appear cracked, broken, friable or previously cut, treat the area as higher risk. Avoid sanding, drilling, sweeping or using power tools nearby, and limit access until you have a plan. The next step is typically targeted sampling for confirmation and then engaging appropriately licensed asbestos professionals for removal or stabilisation. We’ll explain the priority areas so you can act quickly and safely.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the pre-1990 materials that commonly turn up in Kerrimuir homes and outbuildings, so you can plan renovations or purchase decisions with clear, practical guidance. Call 0413 163 187.