Ringwood North has many homes from the 1960s–80s and plenty of renovated exteriors; asbestos can still sit in eaves, old wet areas, and outbuildings. A visual survey helps you avoid disturbing suspect materials during repairs or upgrades.
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We visually assess likely asbestos locations in Ringwood North homes, including wet areas (bathroom, laundry, toilet), kitchens, and older wall/ceiling linings. These are common places where asbestos cement sheet and backing boards were used before 1990.
We inspect accessible external linings such as eaves, gable ends, fascias, and soffits for materials consistent with asbestos cement. We also note cracking, flaking paint, or broken edges that can elevate risk when maintenance is planned.
We check accessible sheds, garages, carports, pergolas linings, and older storage areas where asbestos cement sheeting was often installed. In Ringwood North, these structures are frequently DIY-modified, which can leave cut edges and damage.
We visually identify fencing styles and sheet products that may contain asbestos, including older flat cement panels. We record condition, stability, and any obvious breakage so you can plan safe repair or replacement works.
A visual survey isn’t just about “what it is” but “how likely it is to cause trouble”. We note deterioration, previous cut-outs (pipes, vents, downlights), and areas at risk from future works like air-con installs, rewiring, or re-roofing.
Where a material appears suspect, we advise on practical next steps such as avoiding disturbance, arranging NATA-accredited lab testing (sampling), or engaging the right specialist before renovation or demolition. This helps you act safely and avoid costly project delays.
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Yes. Many Ringwood North houses from the 1970s and 80s used products that sometimes contained asbestos, particularly cement sheeting in wet areas, eaves, and external linings. A visual survey helps identify likely materials and their condition before you renovate or repair. It won’t confirm asbestos without testing, but it’s an effective way to map risk and plan safe next steps.
A visual asbestos survey identifies materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products and records their locations and condition. Visual assessment can’t confirm asbestos content with certainty because non-asbestos products can look similar. If you need confirmation (for removal, demolition, or compliance), the next step is sampling and testing by a NATA-accredited laboratory, arranged in line with safe handling requirements.
We inspect accessible internal and external areas where asbestos-containing materials were commonly used before 1990. This includes wet areas (bathroom/laundry), kitchens, wall and ceiling linings, eaves and soffits, garages and sheds, and older fencing or sheet structures. We also note damage, previous cut-outs, and areas likely to be disturbed by upcoming works such as rewiring or installing air-conditioning.
They can be. Ringwood North properties often have older backyard sheds, garages, and boundary fencing that were built or repaired across different decades. Asbestos cement sheeting was widely used for durability, and later modifications can leave exposed edges or cracks. A visual survey helps identify suspect materials and highlight deterioration so you can avoid high-risk activities like drilling, grinding, or pressure-washing.
First, avoid disturbing the material—don’t drill, sand, cut, or remove it. Keep children and pets away from any damaged areas and don’t use high-pressure cleaning on suspect cement sheeting. If you need certainty, arrange testing through a NATA-accredited lab and follow safe sampling requirements. If removal is required, engage appropriately qualified asbestos professionals and plan works to prevent fibre release.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to identify likely asbestos in pre-1990 materials around eaves, wet areas, sheds, and fences before your Ringwood North renovation or purchase decision.