Maidstone has a mix of older homes and heavily renovated properties where pre-1990 sheeting, eaves and wet-area linings can still be present—spotting likely asbestos before you cut, sand or demo matters.
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We visually assess walls, ceilings and service areas for older cement sheeting where asbestos was commonly used. This matters because drilling for shelves, removing tiles, or chasing walls for wiring can disturb bonded asbestos materials if they’re present.
Eaves and soffits are frequent locations for older fibre cement products. We look for tell-tale sheet profiles, jointing styles and weathering that can indicate earlier materials, and note where ladders or roof work could create disturbance.
Wet areas in pre-1990 homes often used asbestos-backed wall linings and older sheet products behind tiles. We check accessible surfaces and edges (where visible) and flag high-risk renovation activities like tile removal and waterproofing strip-out.
Older outbuildings and boundary materials can contain fibro sheeting or cement panels. We visually review accessible garages, sheds and fences and record suspected materials because these are commonly demolished or modified without asbestos planning.
Some older vinyl flooring products and mastics can be asbestos-containing. We note flooring types, era indicators and transitions (where visible) so you can plan safe removal methods and decide whether sampling is required before new flooring goes down.
We document whether suspected materials appear intact, damaged, weathered or previously cut, and we explain what activities could disturb them. This helps you prioritise controls—leave in place, encapsulate, or arrange testing and licensed removal.
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Maidstone properties often include older structures alongside newer renovations, which can leave asbestos-containing materials in pockets like eaves, wet-area linings, garages or old fences. A Visual Asbestos Survey helps you identify likely ACMs before you start removing tiles, cutting openings, replacing cladding or pulling down outbuildings. It reduces the chance of disturbing suspect materials and helps you plan whether sampling or licensed removal is needed.
A visual survey identifies materials that are suspected to contain asbestos based on appearance, location and building-era indicators, but it cannot definitively confirm asbestos. If you need certainty—especially before demolition or invasive renovation—laboratory testing of samples is the right step. We’ll explain which items are higher priority for testing and why, so you can avoid unnecessary sampling while still managing risk properly.
We inspect accessible internal and external areas, focusing on common ACM locations such as eaves and soffits, wet areas (bathroom/laundry/kitchen), older cement sheeting, garages and sheds, and older flooring types like vinyl tiles or sheet vinyl. We also note the condition of suspected materials and the likelihood they could be disturbed by planned works. If access is limited, we’ll document constraints clearly.
Yes, older garages, sheds and fences are frequent places where fibre cement sheeting was used, and these structures are often modified or demolished without asbestos planning. In Maidstone, it’s common to see older outbuildings retained even when the main dwelling has been updated. A Visual Asbestos Survey flags suspected materials and their condition so you can decide on testing and the safest approach to repair or removal.
A Visual Asbestos Survey is non-invasive and does not involve cutting, drilling or taking samples as part of the visual assessment. In most cases you can remain at home while we inspect accessible areas. If you choose to proceed to sampling later for confirmation, that step is planned carefully to minimise disturbance and includes appropriate controls. We’ll talk you through options based on your property and plans.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify suspected asbestos materials in your Maidstone property and explain practical next steps before you renovate or demolish. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.