Parkville’s mix of older weatherboards, brick homes and renovated terraces means original eaves, wall linings and old floor coverings can still hide asbestos-containing materials.
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We visually check eaves, soffits, gables, carports and external wall sheeting for asbestos-cement style profiles and fixings, then record condition issues such as cracking, delamination or unsealed edges that can become a problem during repainting or roof work.
Bathrooms, laundries and older kitchen splashback areas are inspected for wall and ceiling linings consistent with asbestos-containing sheeting, including locations that have been partially renovated where old linings may remain behind newer tiles or panels.
We look for older vinyl tiles/sheet vinyl patterns, thresholds, and underlay clues that can indicate asbestos-containing materials or adhesives. This is especially relevant before grinding, removing tiles, or pulling up glued flooring.
Sheds, detached laundries, garage wall panels, and older fence infills are common places for asbestos-cement products to persist. We check these areas for weathered panels, broken corners and previous patch jobs that may require controlled handling.
We inspect accessible areas around pipe penetrations, heaters, older meter boards and service risers for suspect board products and heat-resistant linings. These locations are often disturbed during upgrades to electrical, plumbing or HVAC.
Each suspect material is photographed and logged with its location, apparent type and condition. We provide practical recommendations such as ‘leave in place and seal’, ‘avoid disturbance’, or ‘arrange sampling/testing before works’, tailored to what you plan to do next.
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In Parkville, older weatherboard houses, post-war brick homes and some mid-century unit blocks can still contain asbestos-cement products. Common locations include eaves and soffits, wet-area wall or ceiling linings, older vinyl flooring and outbuildings like garages or sheds. Renovations can hide these materials behind newer finishes, so a visual survey helps identify likely areas before any demolition or sanding starts.
No. A Visual Asbestos Survey identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products and records their location and condition. Confirmation requires sampling and laboratory testing. If we see suspect materials in areas you plan to disturb, we’ll recommend arranging testing before work begins. This approach avoids guesswork and helps you plan safe, compliant next steps for your property.
We inspect accessible internal and external areas, focusing on common asbestos-use building elements in pre-1990 properties. That includes eaves and external sheeting, wet areas, flooring indicators, outbuildings and service-related areas where heat-resistant or cement sheet products may be present. We also note visible damage, prior repairs and unsealed edges that could increase risk if disturbed.
Many renovated Parkville terraces and older homes have a mix of new finishes and original substrates. Risk often sits behind upgrades: older wall linings in bathrooms and laundries, original eaves, and legacy flooring under newer coverings. The highest-risk activities are cutting, drilling, chasing walls for services and pulling up glued flooring. A visual survey helps identify where testing should happen before you start.
Yes. Parkville includes clinics, small offices and mixed-use buildings that may still contain older cement sheeting, ceiling products or plant-room linings from earlier fit-outs. A visual survey documents suspect materials and their condition so you can brief contractors and plan maintenance or refurbishment safely. If confirmation is required, we’ll outline where sampling and lab testing should be prioritised.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will identify and document suspect asbestos materials in your Parkville property so you can plan renovations or maintenance with clear, safety-first next steps. Call 0413 163 187.