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Kilsyth has plenty of pre-1990 homes and updated weatherboard rebuilds where older eaves, wet-area linings and fence sheets can remain hidden under newer finishes—our visual survey helps flag likely asbestos before trades disturb it.
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We visually inspect areas where asbestos-cement products were typically used before 1990, including eaves/soffits, external wall cladding, garage and shed linings, and service penetrations. These locations are often disturbed during painting, electrical work or renovations.
We look for older wall and ceiling linings, backing boards and patch repairs in wet areas that can contain asbestos. Wet areas are high risk because small jobs like re-tiling, exhaust fan installation or plumbing changes can release fibres if materials are cut or sanded.
Kilsyth blocks often include older sheds, workshops and carports with fibro wall sheets or roof underlay. We assess accessible surfaces for typical asbestos patterns, sheet profiles, fixings and deterioration that can increase fibre release risk.
We check accessible boundary fencing and external flat sheet products for features consistent with asbestos-cement. This matters because fence replacement is a common project and incorrect handling can create exposure for occupants and neighbours.
We record whether suspect materials appear intact, weathered, cracked, water-damaged or previously cut. Condition directly affects how you should manage the material—leave in place, encapsulate, restrict access, or arrange licensed removal.
You receive clear photos and location notes to support renovation planning, trade briefings and compliance discussions. Where visual identification is uncertain, we explain when laboratory testing is appropriate and how to reduce risk until confirmation is obtained.
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A Visual Asbestos Survey in Kilsyth involves a walk-through of accessible areas to identify materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products used before 1990, such as fibro sheeting in eaves, wet areas, garages and sheds. It includes photos, locations and condition notes. It does not confirm asbestos content without laboratory testing, and it won’t involve destructive access or cutting materials during the visual inspection.
Yes. Many renovations leave original materials in place behind new finishes, especially in eaves, ceilings, wet-area wall linings, and older sheds or carports. Even if kitchens and bathrooms look modern, older backing boards or patch repairs can remain. A visual survey helps identify suspect areas so you can plan safe work methods and, where required, confirm with sampling before trades start cutting or removing materials.
Common locations include eaves/soffits, external flat sheet cladding, wet-area linings (laundry and bathroom), older garage and shed walls/ceilings, and some boundary fences or panels. We also look around service penetrations where older sheets may have been cut. The survey documents these areas so you can manage them appropriately before painting, electrical upgrades, re-roofing or demolition.
They can. Older sheds, workshops and boundary fencing sometimes use asbestos-cement sheets, particularly on blocks with long-standing outbuildings. Visually, we assess sheet type, profile, fixings, surface weathering, breaks and evidence of previous cutting. We also note proximity to living areas and how likely the material is to be disturbed. If the material needs confirmation, we’ll recommend appropriate sampling and safe handling steps.
The next step depends on condition and your plans. If the material is intact and won’t be disturbed, it may be managed in place with monitoring or encapsulation. If renovation or demolition will disturb it, you may need laboratory confirmation and a plan for safe removal by appropriately qualified professionals. We’ll outline practical options so you can brief trades, avoid unsafe DIY removal, and keep the project compliant.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections helps you identify likely asbestos hotspots common in Kilsyth’s pre-1990 homes, sheds and fences—call 0413 163 187 to organise your on-site visual assessment.