Mitcham has plenty of pre-1990 homes and older shopfronts where fibro eaves, wet-area linings and old vinyl flooring can still be present. A visual asbestos survey helps you plan renovations safely before anything gets cut, sanded or disturbed.
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We visually check eaves, soffits, gable ends and external wall sheets for fibro cement profiles and ageing patterns consistent with asbestos-era products. These areas are commonly disturbed during roof work, gutter replacement and repainting, so identifying them early reduces the chance of fibres being released.
Bathrooms, laundries and older toilets are reviewed for sheet linings, backing boards and patching that may indicate older asbestos cement sheeting. Wet areas are high-risk because renovations often involve removing tiles, cutting access holes for plumbing, or replacing exhaust fans and lights.
We assess visible floor finishes such as older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl and signs of bituminous (black) adhesive at edges or where flooring is lifting. These materials can be asbestos-related in pre-1990 builds and are frequently disturbed during re-flooring and kitchen upgrades.
Detached garages, sheds and older boundary fences are checked for corrugated cement sheeting, flat panels and weathered fibro. These structures are often DIY-modified over time, which increases the chance of damaged edges and unsealed cuts.
We look around older heaters, flue penetrations and service entries for boards, collars or packed materials that may be consistent with asbestos products. These locations are commonly disturbed during appliance upgrades and electrical or HVAC work.
For each suspected ACM, we note accessibility, surface condition (sealed, painted, cracked or friable-looking) and likely disturbance pathways. This helps you prioritise what needs action before renovations, tenant changeovers or routine maintenance.
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In Mitcham, suspected asbestos is often found in pre-1990 building elements such as fibro eaves and soffits, wet-area wall linings behind tiles, older vinyl flooring and adhesives, and outbuildings like garages or sheds with cement sheeting. A Visual Asbestos Survey focuses on these common locations, checks what’s accessible, and flags anything that looks consistent with ACMs so you can manage it safely.
A visual survey identifies materials that appear consistent with asbestos-containing products, based on age, appearance and typical use. It does not confirm asbestos content on its own. If you need certainty—especially before removal, demolition or sanding—sampling and laboratory analysis is recommended. We’ll tell you which materials are worth testing, where to take samples from, and why those areas are higher risk.
Yes. A visual survey before a kitchen or bathroom renovation is one of the best times to do it because these projects often disturb linings, tiles, splashbacks, flooring and service penetrations. We assess the areas you plan to change, identify suspected ACMs, and outline practical next steps such as testing, isolating the work area, or engaging licensed removal where required.
Absolutely. Many Mitcham homes have “mixed-era” upgrades, where new finishes are installed over older linings or where only some rooms were updated. Asbestos can remain in eaves, backing boards, old wet-area sheets, garages, or under newer flooring. A Visual Asbestos Survey is useful in renovated properties because it focuses on the remaining older components and the places trades commonly disturb.
A visual survey is limited to accessible, visible areas. We generally can’t confirm what’s behind fixed cabinetry, inside sealed wall cavities, under permanently fixed floor coverings, or in roof voids/crawlspaces where access is restricted or unsafe. If your project will open up concealed areas, we’ll recommend staged checks and targeted sampling at the right time, before materials are cut or removed.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to identify likely asbestos materials in your Mitcham property and get clear guidance before renovations, maintenance or purchase decisions.