Maribyrnong has plenty of pre-1990 homes and older unit blocks where asbestos can hide in eaves, wet areas and older floor finishes—especially where renovations have layered new materials over the top.
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We visually assess accessible external wall sheeting, gable ends, eaves, soffits and fascia areas where asbestos cement was commonly used. We note cracking, flaking paint, and damage points that can increase the chance of fibre release if drilled, sanded or pressure washed.
Bathrooms, laundries and older toilets are inspected for lining materials and renovation “skins” that may conceal earlier asbestos sheeting. We look at penetrations, exhaust fan cut-outs, and plumbing access points where disturbed edges can indicate higher risk.
We check for older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl and associated backing or adhesives that may contain asbestos, particularly where flooring transitions occur under skirting, in doorways, or where new flooring has been laid over old. This is crucial before ripping up floors or grinding slabs.
Outbuildings and boundary elements can include asbestos cement sheets or older corrugated products. We visually identify suspect panels, roof/wall sheeting and older fencing, and we highlight weathering, impact damage or drill holes that can create future handling risks.
Where access allows, we look for asbestos-related components around service penetrations and older insulation boards near heaters or flues. We also note areas where trades have previously cut or disturbed sheet materials, which can change risk levels.
We focus on common Maribyrnong renovation patterns—re-lined bathrooms, replaced kitchens, patched eaves, and extensions—and identify where older ACMs may remain underneath newer finishes. You’ll get practical guidance on the safest way to plan drilling, demo, or refits.
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Yes. Maribyrnong has many dwellings built or altered before 1990, and asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in eaves, wet-area linings, older floor finishes and outbuildings. A visual survey helps you identify where asbestos is likely present and, just as importantly, which areas are most at risk of disturbance during renovations, repairs, or upgrades.
A visual survey identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products based on age, location, appearance and typical building practices. It does not confirm asbestos content without sampling and laboratory analysis. If we identify suspect materials, we’ll explain practical options for testing and how to avoid disturbing the area until you have certainty, especially before demolition or strip-out.
We focus on the places asbestos was most often used: eaves and soffits, external cladding sheets, wet-area wall and ceiling linings, older vinyl flooring and backing, garages/sheds, and any patched areas that suggest earlier sheeting is still underneath. We also pay attention to service penetrations and damaged edges, because that’s where fibres are most likely to be released if disturbed.
It can be. A common scenario is a renovated bathroom where new plasterboard, tiles, or waterproofing has been installed over older wall or ceiling linings. That means asbestos-containing sheeting may still be present behind newer finishes, particularly around niches, plumbing access points, and exhaust fan cut-outs. A visual survey helps identify these “overlay” risks before you plan any further work.
If we identify suspected asbestos, the safest step is to avoid disturbing it—no drilling, sanding, cutting, or pressure washing—until you’ve decided on a management path. Depending on condition and your renovation plans, you may choose to leave it in place and manage it, arrange sampling through an appropriate lab to confirm, or engage a suitably qualified asbestos professional for removal or enclosure.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a targeted visual assessment that flags likely asbestos in pre-1990 materials, renovation overlays, and the high-risk areas people commonly disturb first.